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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