Kukui Heiau, Archaeological temple site in Wailua, Kauai County, United States.
The Kukui Heiau encompasses 1.1 acres of state land with preserved facing walls overlooking Wailua Bay on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
The Kukui Heiau received official recognition through its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 1987 under reference number 86002746.
This traditional Hawaiian temple represents an essential religious structure where native practitioners conducted ceremonies and spiritual gatherings throughout generations.
Visitors can access the archaeological site through a public pathway situated between the Kauai Sands and Lae Nani Condominium complexes.
The temple grounds were preserved through a donation from neighboring condominium developers, maintaining its original structural elements and ceremonial significance.
Location: Kauai County
Inception: 1987
GPS coordinates: 22.05123,-159.32943
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:23
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