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Hana
Pilanihale Heiau
At the National Tropical Botanical Gardens, there is an impressive
heiau that is likely to be the largest ancient temple in all of
Polynesia. Here you’ll find massive walls and terraces made out of
lava rock in the 13th century. The heiau was expanded beyond its
original size in the 16th century.
Seven Sacred Pools
The Oheo Gulch south of Hana is the location of this series of
natural ponds, which are a popular visitor attraction and sacred for
Hawaiians. A heiau and a historical site are close by.
Kapalua
Bell Stone
On Highway 340, you’ll find a large round rock that makes the sound
of a bell when hit in the right spot with a small rock.
Wailuku
Halekii Pihana Heiaus State Monument
These temples were built around 1240. They were places for
sacrifices and refuge.
Iao Valley State Park
The famous Iao Needle, a strange rock formation caused by erosion,
rises about 1,200 feet. The area is highly spiritual to the Hawaiian
people. In this valley is also the battle side of the 1790
confrontation between Kamehameha I and Maui, one of the first large
battles that Kamehameha won on this quest to unite all islands.
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