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Ancient shrine was a ‘sophisticated seasonal calendar’ in Hawaii. Here’s how it worked
Researchers believe an ancient shrine or worship site in Hawaii acted “as a sophisticated seasonal calendar.” The heiau, as it’s known in Hawaiian, was reconstructed in 2007 and dates to the early to ...
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Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
This sacred site has one of the largest and oldest heiau (temple) in the state, Pu'ukohola Heiau. The lava rock structure is said to have been built by King Kamehameha I as a place to worship and ...
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Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center focuses on restoration around island heiau
A group of volunteers gathered this past weekend at the Hi’i Agricultural Heiau as part of Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center’s efforts to restore the area. Photo courtesy Lānaʻi Culture ...
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UH research team finds ancient Hawaiian calendar system
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new study has uncovered that Hapaialiʻi Heiau – an ancient Hawaiian religious site – served as a sophisticated seasonal calendar. The research, published in Waka Kuaka ...
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Pu`ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site - Hawaii
Complete Guide to Pu`ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site on the Big Island of Hawaii, including history, things to do, ...
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Ancient shrine was a ‘sophisticated seasonal calendar’ in Hawaii. Here’s how it worked
The heiau, as it’s known in Hawaiian, was reconstructed in 2007 and dates to the early to mid 15th century, according to a Feb. 24 news release from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.