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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.
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]
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 ...
Maui: Preserves the atmosphere of a mid-19th century Hawaiian seaport 18: Loaloa Heiau: Loaloa Heiau: December 29, 1962 : Kaupo: Maui: Intact examples of a large luakini heiau (state level temple) where human sacrifice was performed 19: Mauna Kea Adz Quarry
Some visitors venture into a forest on the island of Kauai to find a place they say is an extraordinary source of spirituality.
Keaiwa Heiau: Keaiwa Heiau: November 9, 1972 : At top of Aiea Heights Dr. Aiea: Temple site with many plants used for healing 88: John and Kate Kelly House: John and Kate Kelly House: August 27, 1991 : 4117 Blackpoint Rd.
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 ...
In ancient Hawaii, a luakini temple, or luakini heiau, was a Native Hawaiian sacred place where human and animal blood sacrifices were offered. [ citation needed ] In Hawaiian tradition , luakini heiaus were first established by Paʻao , a legendary priest credited with establishing many of the rites and symbols typical of the stratified high ...