Kukui Heiau
The Kukui Heiau, near Wailua, Hawaii, also known as 'A'A Kukui is a historic archeological site that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the site of a heiau—a Hawaiian temple—on state land that was donated by neighboring condo developers. It is now landscaped, but retains facing walls and offers a good view of Wailua Bay.[2] A 1.1 acres (0.45 ha) area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.[1]
Kukui Heiau | |
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| Location | At Alakukui Point on north shore of Wailua Bay (accessible via public right-of-way between the Kauai Sands and Lae Nani Condominium) |
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| Nearest city | Wailua, Hawaii |
| Coordinates | 22.051235°N 159.329433°W |
| Area | 1.1 acres (0.45 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 86002746[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 18, 1987 |
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- Kirch, Patrick Vinton (1996). "Heiau Complex at Wailua". Legacy of the Landscape: An Illustrated Guide to Hawaiian Archaeological Sites. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press. p. 18. ISBN 0-8248-1739-7.
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