Lahaina - Brick Palace
Here only the ruins of Hawaii's first stone-built house can be seen, which Kamehameha had built in 1802 to receive the captains of ships sailing into the port. The house would have covered an area of 39ft/12m by 191/2ft/6m with two rooms on each floor. It stood for 70 years and was used later as a warehouse. Unfortunately, a drawing of the house has not survived.
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Mauola Rock
Rocks play an important part in Hawaiian mythology. It is not easy to imagine that the rocks projecting from the sea emit powers. The Hauola Rock, which resembles a chair, had the power to heal persons who sat on it and allowed the sea to wash over their body. As well as holy rocks the kahunas (priests) used herbs, diets and massage to restore health to their patients. The Hauola Rock was also used as a birthing chair with the umbilical cords of new-born babies being buried beneath it.
