Kawaihae, Hawaii - Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site. The heiau, or temple, was built in 1790-91 by Kamehameha the Great, who became the first k

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Kawaihae, Hawaii - Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site. The heiau, or temple, was built in 1790-91 by Kamehameha the Great, who became the first king of all the Hawaiian islands. Two puloulou indicate that it is forbidden (kapu) to enter this area.

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Location: Kawaihae, Hawaii United States
Photo credit: © Jim West / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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