Family History

It‘s important for people to understand and learn about their lineage because that way we can feel closer to our ancestors. Luckily, there are many historians and other experts who have been able to trace back people‘s families tree which has led to deciphering documents from the past.

The Native Speaks

According to Glen Kila, a local resident of Oahu, “it is very likely that this discovery will allow the island’s inhabitants to learn about their descent.” He also thinks that this new discovery should be deciphered as soon as possible as it would shed more light on the genealogy and religion of the Waianae tribes.

The Puakō Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve

The petroglyphs of Waianae were not the only ever discovered on the islands. In fact, covering all the parts of  Hawaii, it is believed that there are over 200 such sites, where some petroglyphs have been found in other South Pacific islands. But if you want to live the Hawaiian history than the Puakō Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve in Kailua-Kona is the place you should take a tour to.

What Can You Find There?

At the Puakō Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve, you‘ll be able to see 1,200 petroglyphs. However, there are some parts in the park that are off-limits to tourists and if we consider those areas too then there are around 3,000 carvings all over the place. Experts have found carvings of paddlers, sails, marchers, dancers, family groups, deity symbols, and animals such as dogs, chickens, and turtles.

The Waikoloa Petroglyph Field

And if you really want to immerse yourself in Hawaiian history and culture then you should visit The Waikoloa Petroglyph Field, near The Puako. The carvings here at this site looks more like a graffiti. Here you can see some clear figures of humans, birds, and canoes. This place is an important link to Hawaii‘s history.

The Connection

At this site, there are figures of a horse and a warrior that tells the experts that in the past the contact between the European explorers and native people was true. Though the discovery made by these two men wasn’t as ancient as the carvings that could be seen here in these two preserves, still this discovery was an important one and unique.