The mystery of Waimea's Menehune Ditch - HAWAIʻI Magazine
Dec 13, 2018 · As seen today, the Kikiaola ditch, commonly called the Menehune Ditch, is much smaller than early accounts describe. The blocks of stones used to create it are the only ones of its kind in …
Kikiaola (Menehune Ditch) | Historic Hawai‘i Foundation
Kīkīaola is a historic irrigation ditch (‘auwai) said to have been built by Menehune, suggesting that it was built during the earliest period of Hawaiian settlement. Hawaiians built many stone-lined ‘auwai to …
Menehune Ditch Information, Directions & More - Hawaii Guide
Sep 27, 2022 · At first glance it just looks like a ditch with a stone wall, but this structure has a lot of historical significance. It is rumored to have been built by Hawai'i's 'little people,' the Menehune, who …
Kīkīaola - Wikipedia
Kīkīaola is a historic irrigation ditch (ʻauwai) located near Waimea on the island of Kauai in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Also known as "Menehune Ditch" or "Peekauai Ditch," it was added to the National …
Menehune Ditch - A mysterious archeological landmark in Kauai, …
Menehune Ditch, also known as Kikiaola or Peekauai Ditch, is an ancient irrigation aqueduct (auwai) located near Waimea on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. It brought water from the Waimea River to the …
The Menehune: Historical Accounts of the Mythical ‘Little People’ of ...
Oct 16, 2025 · The worked facing stones of Kikiaola purportedly created by the first wave of Hawaiian people prior to 1000 AD, who are now called the Menehune, hence the common name for this …
The Mysteries of the Menehune Ditch - Kauai, Hawaii
Nov 9, 2013 · You may have heard stories or mention of the Menehune – a mythical race of small people rumored to live on the island before colonization. There are strong opinions on both sides of …
Menehune Ditch and Waimea Swinging Bridge - Kauai with Keiki
Dec 30, 2017 · The Historic Menehune Ditch and Swinging Bridge are found in Waimea Valley. A part of Waimea’s History for years, these two attractions are located off the beaten path.
Menehune Ditch Historical Marker
Jul 25, 2008 · The origins and methods used in the construction of the Menehune Ditch remain a mystery. Some researchers theorize that the Menehune Ditch was built by the early Marquesan …
Menehune Ditch -Kauai Attractions and Things to Do - Hawaii Discount
Archeologists say the Menehune Ditch of Kauai was built before the Polynesians ever arrived in Hawaii. Legend states that the small framed Menehume people built the ditch in one night.