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A Cultural History of Three Traditional Hawaiian Sites on the West Coast of Hawai'i Island provides an excellent resource for detailed information regarding not only Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site, but also for Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park.

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Pu'ukohola Heiau

Did You Know?
Many of the stones on Pu'ukohola Heiau are believed to have come from Pololu Valley. It is believed that Kamehameha and his men formed a human chain nearly 20 miles long and passed the stones one person to another all the way to the temple site.

Last Updated: August 27, 2009 at 17:05 MST