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Sunday, August 1, 2010

Celebrating Hawaii marine monument (Hawaii Tribune Herald)

By Associated Press And Tribune-Herald

Papahanaumokuakea designation offers protection for this culturally significant area


Some 460 miles northwest of Honolulu lies a rocky isle in the heart of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.



Despite its remote location, Mokumanamana has an unusually high concentration of heiau, or ancient temples -- at least 34 on just 46 acres. The shrines line the top of a ridge running along the spine of the island.


There are similar shrines, with upright stones, atop Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, and Haleakala on Maui. But the concentration on Mokumanamana remains unique.


Because of its cultural significance -- coupled with environmental treasures found nowhere else, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument was designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
 
Read full article:  http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/articles/2010/08/01/local_news/local04.txt
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