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Facts about (Puu o Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site):
Overview ofPuu o Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information :
Puu o Mahuka Heiau is the largest heiau (religious site or temple) on Oahu, covering almost 2 acres. The name is translated as "hill of escape". Undoubtedly, this heiau played an important role in the social, political, and religious system of Waimea Valley which was a major occupation center of Oahu in the pre-contact period.Puu o Mahuka Heiau may have been constructed in the 1600s. Built as a series of 3 walled enclosures, the stacked rock walls ranged from 3 to 6 feet in height and the interior surface was paved with stone. Within the walls were wood and thatch structures. Such a large heiau would have been built by the makaainana (commoners) under the direction of a high ruling chief (alii nui) and his priests (kahuna).
Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Puu o Mahuka Heiau State Historic Site):
Trash cans, interpretive signage and walkway, no drinking water.
Contact Information:
Address:Oahu District, Hawaii State Parks, P.O. Box 621, 1151 Punchbowl Street, 131 , Honolulu, HI, 96809
Phone No:808-587-0300
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