Large ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs uncovered by waves on Oahu
Briefly

Ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs, over 1,000 years old, were uncovered along the shoreline of Oahu’s west side due to shifting sand. The petroglyphs are located by a U.S. Army recreation center. There are a total of 26 petroglyphs, with many being anthropomorphic figures. The largest measures over 8 feet tall and 8 feet wide. Their exact meanings are unknown, although some interpretations have been offered. Specialists and archaeologists from the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii manage these cultural resources.
"This is a natural process that uncovers, and eventually recovers, these glyphs and others located around the island," Nathan Wilkes explained, highlighting the dynamic nature of the shoreline.
The largest petroglyph is over 8 feet tall and nearly 8 feet wide, featuring anthropomorphic stick figures, with two notable examples having fingers, which is rare.
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