Heiaus
Esquema
Jerarquía
Built Environment (Hierarchy Name) > Single Built Works (Hierarchy Name) > single built works (Built Environment) > <single built works by specific type> > <single built works by function> > ceremonial structures > religious structures > religious buildings > temples (buildings) > <temples by location or context>
Descripción
Sacred temples of worship of native Hawaiian people, typically rectangular in shape and situated on hill tops or mountain slopes. Heiaus have carved designs of deep symbolism. For similar structures from East Polynesia, use "maraes."
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Otros términos
- heiau [es]
- Heiaus [nl]
- heiau [x-]
- heiau [en]