Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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These Pu'uloa Ptroglyphs were carved into the rocks near the coast, on the southern flank of Kilauea Volcano. Umbilical cords of newborns were placed in the indentations and covered with stones as a way for elders to pray for longevity for keiki (children).

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