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Hawaiian Cave Burials

Creating a domain for the deceased lies in hollowed ground

Many know the cavernous mountains of Hawaii by their post-card fame. And yet, prior to their celebrity, they served a far more intimate purpose: the native tradition of cave burial. The process of a cave burial began immediately. Firstly, there … Continue reading

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