Kahaluu Bay, Historic district at Kahaluu Bay, Hawaii, US
The Kahaluu Bay district spans 700 acres along the Kona coast, featuring ancient temples, fishponds, and traditional Hawaiian architectural structures near the water.
The area functioned as a royal residence during the 18th and 19th centuries, with ten temples constructed using dry-stack masonry techniques across the coastline.
The Kuemanu Heiau temple at the north end of the bay served as a designated location for Hawaiian royalty to observe traditional surfing activities.
Visitors can explore multiple archaeological sites, including the Pa o ka menehune wall, ancient fishponds named Waikuaala and Poo Hawaii, and preserved temple structures.
The Hapaialii Heiau temple, constructed between 1411 and 1465, functioned as an astronomical observatory for tracking celestial movements and seasonal changes.
Location: Hawaii
GPS coordinates: 19.58028,-155.96742
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:36
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