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Puu O Mahuka Heiau
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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Pu'u o
Mahuka Heiau is the largest heiau (religious
site or temple) on O'ahu, 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 O'ahu in the
pre-contact period.
Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau may have been
constructed in the 1600s. Situated on a
ridge with a commanding view of Waimea
Valley and the northern shoreline of O'ahu,
this heiau had ties with the heiau at Wailua
on Kaua'i. It is reported that signal fires
at these heiau provided a visual
communication between the islands.
In 1792, Capt. George Vancouver anchored his
ship Daedalus off Waimea and sent a party
onshore to collect water. A skirmish ensued
with the Hawaiians and 3 of Vancouver's men
were killed. Some have suggested that these
men were taken to Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau for
sacrifice.
In 1795, when Kamehameha I conquered O'ahu,
his high priest Hewahewa conducted religious
ceremonies at this heiau. Use of the site
continued until 1819 when the traditional
religion was abolished. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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Off
Pupukea Homestead Road (Highway 835) from
Kamehameha Highway (Highway 83) across from
Pupukea fire station. |
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WEBSITE |
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http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/parks/oahu/puuomahuka.cfm |
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