- Kamaile Unu, 1996
1468 hits
Waianaʻe residents with ancestral connections to that area use the term Unu rather than heiau to refer to large ceremonial structures. - Kamaile Unu, 1996
197 hits - Kahoʻolawe, 2017
1947 hits
Several 500-ton blasts of TNT made this crater in 1965. It was an attempt by the US Navy to mimic the effects of a nuclear blast and to study its efffects on ships moored nearby. Water in the crater used to be brackish but is now entirely saline - 17-9 Luku3
1374 hits - Kahoʻolawe, 2017
1835 hits
Sheets wrapped around kiawe logs, an attempt to catch topsoil being blown away by the strong winds that sweep the upland. - Kahoʻolawe, 2017
1882 hits
This dirt track allows access to sections of the hard pan being replanted with native vegetation. It lies just above Hakioawa Bay. Between the posts, ground has been cleared for UXO down to a depth of four feet. - 17-9 Wiliwili
1458 hits
This ancient wiliwili tree is a remnant of the vast dryland native forest that once covered the island. It lies along the road near the summit of the island. - 17-9 Kanu1
1358 hits - 17-9 MoaulaNui
1554 hits
The ahu (stone altar) at Moa’ula Nui, a modern structure with double upright stones, to honor both the Nāulu rains and Kamōhoali’i, whose house lies below in Kanapou Bay. - 17-9 MoaulaIki
1447 hits
The lele at Moaʻula Iki. In the distance lies the island of Lānaʻi. - 17-9 ErodedGully
1488 hits - 17-9 Kanu3
1602 hits - Kanapou Bay, 2017
1660 hits
Kanapou Bay faces Maui, across the Alalakeiki Channel. In Kanapou is the lua (pit, home) of the manō (shark) Kamōhoaliʻi, brother of Pele. A stone on the ahu at the summit of Moaʻula Nui, above, honors Kamōhoaliʻi. - Quarry marks, Keaʻau, 2017
225 hits
Local families relate that the corner stones of r Kawaihaʻo were quarried at this site. - Waiʻanae Kiʻi Pōhaku (petroglyph), 2017
217 hits - Upright and platform, Mākua, 1996
659 hits
A prominent upright stone sits on a platform overlooking the ocean. - Upright at Mokaʻena Marae, Kuaokalā, 1993
672 hits - Puaʻakānoahoa Koʻa (fishing shrine), 2003
191 hits - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998
258 hits
An unrecorded upright stone near the beach that may hold cultural significance. It was near a berm but did not show evidence of bulldozer blade marks. - Oneʻula, Area 3216
278 hits
Upright stones such as this were not given ceremonial significance in the archaeological report. This one was not cleared and therefore probably not recorded. - Oneʻula, Area 4278, 2000
265 hits
A platfomrm in or near Area 4278. It may still exist. - Oneʻula, Area 3203, 1997
258 hits
Labeled as Feature H, an upright stone and small platform. One of many fishing shrines. Notice that the shape of the upright is strikingly similar to one in Area 3215. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 4278, 1998
644 hits
A well-preserved platform and attached enclosure. The platform contained a small lua paʻa (pit). Another image from 2000 shows this same structure in a disturbed condition. - Oneʻula, Area 4278, 2000
279 hits
The small heiau photographed in 1998, here in degraded condition. - Oneʻula, Area 4278, 1998
264 hits
A small fishing shrine near Feature B, unrecorded. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 4278, 2003
272 hits
A platfomrm in or near Area 4278. It may still exist. - Oneʻula, Area 4278, 2003
273 hits
A small but complex structure in or near Area 4278, probably ceremonial. It may still exist. - Puʻukānoahoa Koʻa (fishing shrine), 2003
216 hits
One of very few left on Oʻahu. McAllister lists it as destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3216, 1998
271 hits - Oneʻula, 1998
278 hits - Oneʻula, Area 3216, 1998
286 hits
Part of a wall complex. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3216, 1998
258 hits
Feature 1387, an unusual upright stone. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998, 1998
267 hits
A small fishing shrine near Feature X. This shrine was the focus of protests. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998
265 hits
Feature X. One of the largest structures at Oneʻula. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, 1994
268 hits
A small heiau in Area 3209 that may still exist. This was the only structure allowed to have a religious significance in the archaeological report that led to the bulldozing of most of these sites. - Oneʻula, 1997
271 hits
Next to the dirt access road, this is an example of possible sites that are not recorded. Note that the disturbed stones at its base still show some organization. Destroyed - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1997
258 hits
A small fishing shrine. Destroyed. This shrine was the focus of protests in 1998. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1997
279 hits
Feature X. One of the largest structures at Oneʻula. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1997
273 hits
A small platform with an upright stone, probably a fishing shrine. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998
260 hits
Labeled feature T. A small platform and upright stone, probably a fishing shrine. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998
253 hits
Labeled feature T. A small platform and upright stone, probably a fishing shrine. Note the strikikng similarity between this stone and the one in area 3203. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998
262 hits
Labeled Feature K, this small enclosure contained over 400 dog bones. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998, 1998
245 hits
Feature K. A small enclosure and two upright stones. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998
249 hits
Feature K. A small enclosure. Destroyed. - 17 4 N.Halawa 2010
1372 hits - 17 4 Nr Kawaʻewaʻe1 6910
1327 hits - 95-1 Kawaewae 4
1774 hits - 95-1 Kawaewae 2
1629 hits - 95-1 Kawaewae 1
1589 hits - Site 296
1669 hits
The largest remaining heiau in Koʻolauloa, mostly intact.