Heiau, ‘Āina, Lani
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Additional figures
Site NUU-81
Digitally-generated horizon profile of the western horizon as seen from heiau NUU-81. The horizontal bar indicates the main axial orientation of the heiau. The solid shaded line indicates the setting path of the sun at the June solstice; the dash-and-dot line indicates the setting path of the sun at the equinoxes; and the dotted line indicates the setting path of the Pleiades in AD 1600. For a commentary see pages 293–294 of the book. (Graphic by Andrew Smith)
Notes
- For a site plan see figure 8.4 in the book.
- Figure 8.5 in the book shows a view of the interior wall face and test excavation at site NUU-81.
- For orientation data see the Additional tables page.
- For all-round horizon profiles at this site see the All-round profiles page.
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