Nov 17, 2014 | Hawaii History, heiau (religious temples), Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
On the Road to Hana, is Hawaii’s oldest remaining structure – the temple called Piilanihale Heiau. In ancient Hawaii, a temple, or heiau, was place of peace and neutrality in times of war. Built around 1200 A.D., this temple covers three acres of land...
Aug 5, 2014 | heiau (religious temples), Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
This is Maui’s largest ancient temple site. It is built entirely from surrounding lava rocks and is easily the largest site in Hawaii that is still intact. It dates back to the 14th century and is associated with the Pi’ilani Dynasty. The stone platform is...
Apr 6, 2014 | Hawaii History, heiau (religious temples), The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
This is Maui’s largest ancient temple site. It is built entirely from surrounding lava rocks and is easily the largest site in Hawaii that is still intact. It dates back to the 14th century and is associated with the Pi’ilani Dynasty. The stone platform is...
Apr 1, 2014 | Hawaiin legends, heiau (religious temples), The Road To Hana, Waianapanapa Coast.
120 acres preserved by the state of Hawaii for its natural beauty and numerous historical sites. These include walls, house foundations, temples and grave sites. You will see raised platforms topped with smooth boulders, these are where human bones lie and are still...
Feb 8, 2014 | Hawaii History, heiau (religious temples), The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
On the Road to Hana, is Hawaii’s oldest remaining structure – the temple called Piilanihale Heiau. In ancient Hawaii, a temple, or heiau, was place of peace and neutrality in times of war. Built around 1200 A.D., this temple covers three acres of land...
May 20, 2013 | heiau (religious temples), Paia, The Road To Hana, Tips and Essential Blog
This is Maui’s largest ancient temple site. It is built entirely from surrounding lava rocks and is easily the largest site in Hawaii that is still intact. It dates back to the 14th century and is associated with the Pi’ilani Dynasty. The stone platform is...