Honaunau, Hawaii - A wood carving at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. In ancient Hawaii, this was the place of refuge, where individuals

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Honaunau, Hawaii - A wood carving at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. In ancient Hawaii, this was the place of refuge, where individuals who had broken traditional laws could come to escape the death penalty.

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Size: 2688px × 4032px
Location: Honaunau, Hawaii United States
Photo credit: © Jim West / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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