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Kūkaniloko Birth Site
21.5047° N, -158.0364° E
About
Kūkaniloko Birth Site, also known as the Kūkaniloko Birthstones State Monument, is one of the most important ancient cultural sites on the island of Oʻahu. In 1973, it was first listed on the National Register of Historic Places and its boundaries were increased in 1995, after 5 acres (2.0 ha) of land which included the site became a state park in 1992. The site was the location for some of Hawaiʻi's royal births, and may have served an astronomical function.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Period of chiefly births
1100–mid-1600s
Daughters of Hawaii protection
1925
Transfer to Hawaiian Civic Club
1960
National Register listing
1973
State park establishment
1992
NRHP boundary increase
1995
Astronomical survey
April 2000
Wildfire threat
August 2023
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Religious and Ritual Structures
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Astronomical and Timekeeping Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
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