Halekiʻi-Pihana Heiau State Monument
Halekiʻi-Pihana Heiau State Monument, Ancient Hawaiian temple complex in Wailuku, United States.
The Halekiʻi-Pihana Heiau State Monument spans 10 acres on a ridge near the mouth of ʻIao Stream, containing two religious structures overlooking central Maui.
Between 1260 and 1400, Pihana began as a small temple site before expanding into a residence and ceremonial space for Chief Kiʻihewa during Kakaʻe's leadership.
The temple complex illustrates traditional Hawaiian religious practices, where ceremonies and offerings to deities took place within purposefully designed stone structures.
The monument welcomes visitors during daylight hours without entrance fees and provides educational displays about Hawaiian religious traditions and archaeological discoveries.
During warfare between 1684 and 1778, the Pihana temple changed its orientation to face Hawaii Island, reflecting military strategies of the period.
Location: Maui County
Inception: 1985
Website: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/maui/halekii-pihana-heiau-state-monument
GPS coordinates: 20.90472,-156.49167
Latest update: March 13, 2025 23:20
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