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(Big Island)
The founding of the Hawaiian kingdom can be directly associated
with one structure in the Hawaiian Islands: Pu'ukohola Heiau. The
temple was constructed to incur the favor of the war god Kuka'ilimoku
and to fulfill a prophecy that he would conquer all of Hawaii on
completion of the temple, a prophecy that came true in 1810. Built
between 1790-91 by Kamehameha I (also known as Kamehameha the Great),
together with chiefs, commoners, men, women and children. As British
sailor John Young looked on, the temple was built and dedicated,
a chief rival was sacrificed, and the war god Ku was pleased. Kamehameha
I waged several subsequent battles using Western military strategy
and weapons to extend his control over all Hawaiian Islands. The
national historic site encompasses 85 acres and contains Pu'ukohola
Heiau and the property of John Young who fought for Kamehameha during
the period of his ascendancy to power.
Directions:
The park is on the northwestern shore of the island of Hawaii in
the district of south Kohala. The access road to the visitor center
is located on 62-3601 Kawaihae Road, off Route 270. One-quarter
mile north of Hwy. 19 intersection.
Phone:
(808) 882-7218
Hours:
Daily, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. all year
Admission Price:
$2.00 per person – Annual Fee
Website:
http://www.nps.gov/puhe
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