Tags: World Heritage Site.
Roy Mata was a powerful 13th century Melanesian chief from what is now Vanuatu. His elaborate grave containing the bodies of over 25 members of his retinue was discovered by French archaeologist Jose Garranger in 1967 and inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2008. Garranger was able to locate the grave on Eretoka island by analyzing local folklore. According to legend when Roy Mata conquered the land his first goal was to unite the tribes.
