Ancient Hawaiian Petroglyphs Reemerge on Oahu’s Coast After Seasonal Sand Shifts
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Summary
Ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs, estimated to be 500 to 600 years old, have reemerged on Oahu's Waianae coast due to seasonal sand shifts. The 26 human-like stick figures, carved into sandstone, were last seen in 2016 and are now visible during low tide.
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· 3 pulledAn amazing panel of ancient petroglyphs along the coast of Oahu, Hawaii, has again been revealed by the seasonal receding of ocean sands.
Etched into sandstone on the Waianae coast, this group of 26 figures—mostly human-like stick figures—has emerged for the first time since 2016.
Experts date them to be at least 500 to 600 years old.
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