An article by Ryan O'Hare for mailonline - Shifting sands in Hawaii reveal petroglyphs that may have been carved by early aboriginal settlers - reports on the numerous carvings that have been revealed on Hawaii's Wai'anae coast of Oahu.

Image: Hawaii Dept. of Land & Natural Resources

With sand washed away by waves, experts believe they may be centuries old, carved into the sandstone by early aboriginal inhabitants, predating the first European settlers which reached the islands in the late 1700s.

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Image: Hawaii Dept. of Land & Natural Resources

The panel of petroglyphs stretches over 18 metres, with at least 17 figures carved into the stone. Some of the figures are up to 1.5 m. from head to toe.

Image: Hawaii Dept. of Land & Natural Resources

The site is being investigated by Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources and archaeologists with the US Army. 

Of all the archaeological sites on Hawaii, this is the first one with petroglyphs directly on the shoreline. Initial preservation maintains a 'view don't touch' policy.

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