Sacred Places In Hawaii

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The sacred places of Hawaii have religious, historical and cultural significance. They have seen the births of numerous kings and have been the sites of many events throughout the island’s history. Many sites include shrines or temples (heiau), petroglyphs (ki'i pohaku), stacked stone (pohaku) and other historical remains.
The sites are sacred, so it is customary to leave a small offering or a gift. However, the most important thing that a visitor must remember is to follow the rules of the site. The rules include not moving or removing any piece from the site, and not walking or stepping on the remains. The island’s three most important sacred sites are in Hawaii, Maua, and Oahu.
Kukaniloko Birthstones
The Kukaniloko Birthstones are considered

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