Hikiau Heiau, Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook, Kailua Kona, Big Island, Hawaii, USA

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Settlement on Kealakekua Bay has a long history. Hikiau Heiau was a luakini temple of Ancient Hawaii at the south end of the bay, at coordinates 19°28′31″N 155°55′9″W, associated with funeral rites.[4] The large platform of volcanic rock was originally over 16 feet ( m) high, 250 feet (76 m) long, and 100 feet (30 m) wide.[5] The sheer cliff face called Pali Kapu O Keōua overlooking the bay was the burial place of Hawaiian royalty. The name means "forbidden cliffs of Keōua "[6] in honor of Keōua Nui. He was sometimes known as the "father of kings" since many rulers were his descendants. The difficulty in accessing the cliff kept the exact burial places secret.

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Location: Kealakekua Bay, Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI, United States
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