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Puʻu o Mahuka means "Hill of Escape." Hawaiian legends have it that from this point, the volcano goddess Pele leaped from Oʻahu to the next island, Molokaʻi . The highest of the heiau's three walled enclosures may date to the 17th century, with the lower two enclosures perhaps added during the 18th century.
Puu o Mahuka Heiau: Puu o Mahuka Heiau. October 15, 1966 : 4 miles northeast of Haleiwa on Hawaii Route 83, overlooking Waimea Bay Haleiwa: 130: Queen Emma's Summer ...
Ruins of Mailekini Heiau in foreground. Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located on the northwestern coast of the island of Hawaiʻi. The site preserves the National Historic Landmark ruins of the last major Ancient Hawaiian temple, and other historic sites. [2] [3] [4] [5]
This is a complete List of National Historic Landmarks in Hawaiʻi.The United States National Historic Landmark program is operated under the auspices of the National Park Service, and recognizes structures, districts, objects, and similar resources according to a list of criteria of national significance. [1]
Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau State Monument is a Native Hawaiian historical site located just above the bay, off Pupukea Road. It is a historically important site on the North Shore, as well as providing a view of Waimea Bay and the Waianae Mountain range.
Dec. 18—Hawaii Land Trust—in partnership with Na Kalai Wa 'a ; federal, state and county agencies ; and the Kohala community—has completed its largest purchase, permanently protecting 642 ...
A man in his 50s was airlifted from the Puu o Hulu Trail in Maili after he became sick while hiking this afternoon. The Honolulu Fire Department received the 911 call for the sick hiker at 1 :25 p ...
Hale O Pi'ilani Heiau, near Hāna on Maui Pu'u O Mahuka Heiau Heiau, Mānoa Heritage Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2022-1025 An illustration of a heiau at Kealakekua Bay at the time of James Cook's third voyage, by William Ellis. A heiau (/ ˈ h eɪ. aʊ /) is a Hawaiian temple. Made in different architectural styles depending upon their purpose ...