The stone platform in the panorama below is what is left of Alahaka Heiau. There used to be a great temple at this site. Behind the heiau, you can see the Keanae'e cliffs. Many many years ago, lava flowed over the cliffs and broke off at the top. At one time long ago, there was a curtain of lava in front of the cliffs. People were able to take shelter under the cliffs and in empty lava tubes.