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Kāneiolouma Complex

Ancient Hawaiian village site, Kauaʻi (15th century)

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The Kāneiolouma Complex is an ancient Hawaiian village on the south shore of the island of Kauaʻi in Kauaʻi County in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. The 13-acre archaeological site (5.3 ha) includes taro patches, fishponds, heiau, shrines, and house sites, with a Makahiki sporting arena in the middle.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Mid-15th century occupation

15th century

Documented by Bennett

1931

Archaeological survey by Kekahuna

1959

Restoration project begins

1998

Nonprofit established

2003

Stewardship relationship with county

2010

Platform constructed

July 2013

Interpretive signs installed

2016

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Archaeological Features

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Water Management Features

Fish Ponds
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Public and Civic Structures

AmphitheatresPlazas
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Religious and Ritual Structures

TemplesAltarsCeremonial Platforms
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Artistic and Decorative Features

StatuesMonuments
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Agricultural and Land Use Features

Field SystemsGardens
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Domestic and Habitation Structures

VillagesHouses
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Country

United States

Coordinates

21.88° N, -159.45° E