Old Heiau Site (Site Name Keyword)
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The Archaeology of Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Excavations at Site A-27: Archeology at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (1987)
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WACC reports of survey and excavation projects at Pu'uhonau o Honaunau National Historical Park.
Excavations at Site A-27: Archeology at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (1987)
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Site A-27, also known as the "Ancient Heiau Platform" or the "Old Heiau Site," was first proposed for study and excavation in 1963, but excavations were not funded until September, 1979. The following is the archeological excavation report. Previous work by the Bishop Museum is briefly reviewed and correlated with the present project. The work is based on the research design approved by the National Park Service (National Park Service 1977) in consultation with Bishop Museum staff and...