Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site

Pu'ukohola Heiau is one of the most famous heiau, or temples, in the Hawaiian Islands. It was an integral component of traditional Hawaiian social, political, and religious systems, and it held a significant place in the history of King Kamehameha I, who brought the Hawaiian Islands together under one rule. Stories about Pu'ukohola are found in oral traditions and written records, offering resources for understanding life and events there during the time of Kamehameha I.

Puako, Hawaii · United States