Mauna Kea Adz Quarry, Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve, Hawaii

Author:

National Park Service,

Title:

Mauna Kea Adz Quarry, Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve, Hawaii

Year:

2015

Volume:

2015

Subject:

Mauna Kea Adze Quarry

Summary:

Mauna Kea Adz Quarry, a large complex of archeological sites, is located on the south slope of the Mauna Kea volcano in the Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve on the Island of Hawaii. The Adz Quarry is the largest primitive rock quarry in the world and was used by the ancient Hawaiians to both obtain basalt and make various stone tools.

URL:

https://www.nps.gov/places/mauna-kea-adz-quarry.htm

Collection:

Monographs