Another 19 sets of ancient Hawaiian human remains were found during the excavation for the foundation of the new Waihonua at Kewalo condominium in Kakaako. Developer Alexander & Baldwin had previously discovered 27 burials on the property when they had conducted an archaeological survey in 2010 and lead A&B to redesign the building size and footprint. Six more iwi or burials were discovered in 2011 during an exploration of a layer of ground to recover Hawaiian cultural artifacts. Those iwi were allowed to be moved to another location on the property.
It is still unclear if these 19 newly discovered remains would force addition delays or create new changes. One additional challenge is that the new burials are believe to be be alii or royalty due to whale-tooth necklaces that were found with them. The State Department of Land and Natural Resources’ State Historic Preservation Division will be determining the treatment of the burials. The Oahu Island Burial Council and cultural descendants of the area will also be allowed input in the decision making process.
The Waihonua condominium project currently has binding contracts for 239 of their 341 units. The project is expected to be completed in April 2015.
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 10-12-2012, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
www.myhawaiidreamhome.com
