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Midden

Midden on Ninety Mile Beach, Northland. This midden shows up as a raised mound of shells amongst the sand dunes. Middens are the most common type of archaeological site found in New Zealand.

Rights: New Zealand Historic Places Trust

Published: 9 September 2008Size: 3.21 MB

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