Maori pā sites were essentially giant hill forts, that were used in times of war. The village was relocated to these hilltop settlements, which often had extensive food and water stores (especially for kumara, a cousin of the potato) and weapons. As they were built for war, they were strategically placed on higher or elevated ground (dormant volcanoes were especially useful for this). Over 5000 Pā sites have been found, with many of them resting around the old super volcano-turned-lake Taupo. Pā sites were fortified with many wooden poles stuck in the ground, lashed together with natural fibers. These sites
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