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Hawaiian Petroglyphs

An introduction to Hawaiian petroglyphs on Maui, Lanai,and the Big Island of Hawaii.

Photo Credit: Kirk Lee Aeder

Petroglyphs are images carved into rock, and the word comes from the Greek word petros meaning stone,and glyphein meaning to carve. The are a large number of Hawaiian petroglyphs on the Big Island of Hawaii, but they can also be found on other Hawaiian islands.

Big Island Petroglyphs

Photos of Big Island Petroglyphs

Petroglyph Hunting on the Big Island

Pua Loa Petroglyphs

Malama Petroglyph Trail

Pu'u Loa Petroglyph Trail

Puako Petroglyphs

Anaeho'omalu Petroglyphs

Kaheawai Trail Petroglyphs

Kalaoa Petroglyphs

Pohue Petroglyphs

Puako Petroglyphs