Mailekini Heiau - Hawaiian Pronunciation

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Mailekini Heiau

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Just below Pu'ukohola Heiau stands Mailekini Heiau. Although this structure's history is somewhat vague, during the reign of Kamehameha the Great, this temple was converted into a fort. Mailekini Heiau testifies to the fact that, as an adept and intelligent leader, Kamehameha was able to utilize new modern technologies to secure his control over the islands. Hear Mailekini Heiau in Hawaiian.

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