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+ Kona ʻĀkau / North Kona, Hawaiʻi Island 18
Makoleʻa, 2008
19139 hits
The heiau mauka of Keʻeku, associated with the aliʻi wahine Makoleʻa. It has since been reconstructed, along with Keʻekū and Hāpaialiʻi Heiau.
Paniau, 2006
18947 hits
The residence of Lonoikamakahiki at Paniau, according to the Kekahuna map. Now, the location of the Keauhou Surf and Racket Club.
Kualiʻiliʻi Heiau, 2004
19346 hits
A heiau in Kailua-Kona on the grounds of a gated condominium complex.
Kealakowaʻa, 2006
18636 hits
A heiau associated with canoe building. It had been reconstructed by noted stone mason Billy Fiends, but suffered major damage in a large earthquake several years after this image was made.
Keolanahihi, 2008
18673 hits
A pōhaku at the complex of Keolanahihi in Kailua-Kona.
Keolanahihi, 2008
20078 hits
A pōhaku at the complex of Keolanahihi in Kailua-Kona.
Ālula, 2005
19717 hits
One of several platforms at Haleolono, this one in a parking lot. The name of the heiau, according to a local Hawaiian Kumu Hula, is Ālula.
Ālula, 2005
19612 hits
One of several platforms at Haleolono, this one in a parking lot. The name of the heiau, according to a local Hawaiian Kumu Hula, is Ālula.
ʻŌhiʻamukumuku, 2007
18506 hits
The remains of Helani Church, built on ʻŌhiʻamukukuku Heiau at Keauhou.
Kapuanoni, 2008
22682 hits
The remaining portion of Kapuanoni, truncated by a hotel swimming pool. The hotel and its pool have been demolished since this image was made, and the heiau is to be reconstructed.
Kapuanoni, 2004
15128 hits
A heiau in the complex at Kahaluʻu said to have been built or enlarged by Kalaniopuʻu. The hotel has since been demolished by the landowner.
Hāpaiali’i Heiau, 2004
18543 hits
Before the reconstruction of Hāpaiali’i. The hotel in the distance has since been demolished.
Hāpaialiʻi 2013
24960 hits
Keʻekū, 2005
8306 hits
The hotel in the background has since been demolished and the heiau reconstructed by noted stone mason Billy Fields.
Makoleʻa, 2008
1725 hits
Makoleʻa Heiau has been reconstructed by the landowner, and its surrounding complex turned into a cultural preserve. The heiau is connected to the aliʻi wahine Makoleʻa.
Iniʻikawai Heiau, 2004
2100 hits
A heiau within a resort complex in Kahaluʻu.
Iniʻikawai Heiau, 2005
15273 hits
A heiau within a resort complex in Kahaluʻu.
Holualoa, 2007
20039 hits
The end of the vast Holua Loa at Keauhou. Cultural anthropologist Marion Kelly and Kenneth Emory witnessed the bulldozing of the lower portion of the heiau for the construction of the resort on the other side of the road. The landowner arranged for the demolition to happen on a Sunday, according to Marion Kelly.