- Kamaile Unu, 1996
1450 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
189 hits - Kahoʻolawe, 2017
1920 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
1354 hits - Kahoʻolawe, 2017
1802 hits
Sheets wrapped around kiawe logs, an attempt to catch topsoil being blown away by the strong winds that sweep the upland. - Kahoʻolawe, 2017
1854 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
1439 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
1341 hits - 17-9 MoaulaNui
1540 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
1432 hits
The lele at Moaʻula Iki. In the distance lies the island of Lānaʻi. - 17-9 ErodedGully
1466 hits - 17-9 Kanu3
1583 hits - Kanapou Bay, 2017
1641 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
210 hits
Local families relate that the corner stones of r Kawaihaʻo were quarried at this site. - Waiʻanae Kiʻi Pōhaku (petroglyph), 2017
201 hits - Upright and platform, Mākua, 1996
641 hits
A prominent upright stone sits on a platform overlooking the ocean. - Upright at Mokaʻena Marae, Kuaokalā, 1993
659 hits - Puaʻakānoahoa Koʻa (fishing shrine), 2003
182 hits - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998
244 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
263 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
250 hits
A platfomrm in or near Area 4278. It may still exist. - Oneʻula, Area 3203, 1997
243 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
630 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
265 hits
The small heiau photographed in 1998, here in degraded condition. - Oneʻula, Area 4278, 1998
245 hits
A small fishing shrine near Feature B, unrecorded. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 4278, 2003
257 hits
A platfomrm in or near Area 4278. It may still exist. - Oneʻula, Area 4278, 2003
258 hits
A small but complex structure in or near Area 4278, probably ceremonial. It may still exist. - Puʻukānoahoa Koʻa (fishing shrine), 2003
203 hits
One of very few left on Oʻahu. McAllister lists it as destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3216, 1998
253 hits - Oneʻula, 1998
263 hits - Oneʻula, Area 3216, 1998
270 hits
Part of a wall complex. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3216, 1998
239 hits
Feature 1387, an unusual upright stone. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998, 1998
251 hits
A small fishing shrine near Feature X. This shrine was the focus of protests. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998
246 hits
Feature X. One of the largest structures at Oneʻula. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, 1994
251 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
254 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
243 hits
A small fishing shrine. Destroyed. This shrine was the focus of protests in 1998. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1997
262 hits
Feature X. One of the largest structures at Oneʻula. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1997
258 hits
A small platform with an upright stone, probably a fishing shrine. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998
245 hits
Labeled feature T. A small platform and upright stone, probably a fishing shrine. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998
237 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
246 hits
Labeled Feature K, this small enclosure contained over 400 dog bones. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998, 1998
230 hits
Feature K. A small enclosure and two upright stones. Destroyed. - Oneʻula, Area 3215, 1998
232 hits
Feature K. A small enclosure. Destroyed. - 17 4 N.Halawa 2010
1354 hits - 17 4 Nr Kawaʻewaʻe1 6910
1310 hits - 95-1 Kawaewae 4
1760 hits - 95-1 Kawaewae 2
1616 hits - 95-1 Kawaewae 1
1576 hits - Site 296
1658 hits
The largest remaining heiau in Koʻolauloa, mostly intact.