Hale o Kapuni Heiau

Hale o Kapuni Heiau (HM233F)

Location: Waimea, HI 96743 Hawaii County
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Country: United States of America
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N 20° 1.666', W 155° 49.37'

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The submerged remains of Hale o Kapuni Heiau, a temple dedicated to shark akua (deities), are believed to lie just offshore. The heiau was built by a chief whose family revered sharks, believing that the family's 'aumākua (deified ancestors) could become physically present within sharks. A Hawaiian family often revered a specific animal species, in the belief that the spirit of a helpful ancestor might appear to them as one of that species during times of distress.
The extent, construction date, and exact location of Hale o Kapuni Heiau are unknown. It is hoped that underwater archaeology will tell us more. The National Park Service strives to protect all cultural resources, whether on land or submerged.
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HM NumberHM233F
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Placed ByU.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 at 1:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)5Q E 204676 N 2217046
Decimal Degrees20.02776667, -155.82283333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 20° 1.666', W 155° 49.37'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds20° 1' 39.96" N, 155° 49' 22.2" W
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Area Code(s)808
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 62-3601 Kawaihae Rd, Waimea HI 96743, US
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