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Pu'ukohola Heiau

Kawaihae, Hawaii • Hawaii County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site in Kawaihae, Hawaii, preserves a massive stone temple complex commissioned by Kamehameha the Great. Built in the late 18th century, it is one of the last great pre-contact Hawaiian temples.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
10
Listed Date
10/15/1966
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Religion
Periods of Significance
Not specified
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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