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Heiaus

Scope note

Use for Hawaiian, pre-Christian, outdoor temples or sanctuaries. For similar structures from East Polynesia, use "maraes."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000191062

Broader Terms used

<religious structures>

Equivalent Terms used

heiau

Created

13yrs ago

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