Lapakhi, Hawaii: archaeological studies

Social Science Research Institute, University of Hawaii ; [distributed by University Press of Hawaii] • (5) • Published In 1973 • Pages: xxii, 329

By: Tuggle, H. David, Griffin, P. Bion, Cordy, Ross, Smith, Janet H., Noonan, Michael, Bargion, Mary, Callan, Dennis, Kaschko, Michael W., Choy, Peggy, Arlas, Caren, Bevacqua, Robert, Watts, Jennifer Hunt, McKenzie, Phyllis, Barwicke, Laura, Rouse, Elaine V., Kennedy, Joseph E., Sugiyama, Carolyn, Shahrani, M. Nazif, Smith, Karen, Schlit, Arlene, Umebayashi, Colin.

Abstract

This is a collection of reports examining the relationships between lowland and upland archeological features, and settlement and subsistence patterns, in the Lapakahi area of North Kohala District, Hawaii Island. The researchers surveyed and examined altogether 182 sites in an area 2.3 kilometers long, along the coast, and 150 meters deep. They excavated features such as walls, middens, fire pits, field boundaries, trails, rock pilings, terraces, 'cupboards,' graves, salt pans, and HEIAU platforms. The various reports discuss burials, dwelling types, field types, diet, water sources, trail system, salt making, climate and vegetation, and agriculture.

Region

Oceania

Sub Region

Polynesia

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Notes

edited by H. David Tuggle and P. Bion Griffin

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

73620081

LCSH

Hawaii--Antiquities