Pu'ukohola Heiau

Pu'ukohola Heiau, one of the last major temples built in the Hawaiian Islands, was constructed by Kamehameha the Great from 1790 to 1791. Arguably one of the greatest leaders in Hawaiian History, Kamehameha became the first person to unite the warring islands into the Kingdom of Hawai'i. Puukohola Heiau played a crucial role in the unification of the Hawaiian Islands, for Kamehameha built the temple as a result of a prophecy that came through a priest named Kapoukahi. This kahuna, or priest, told Kamehameha that if he were to build a heiau on the hill known as Pu'ukohola, and dedicate it to his familys war god Kuka'ilimoku, he would be able to conquer all of the islands.

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[twinkeikis]

It was for ceremonies and sacrifices

[TikiFoamy38]

It's all very interesting. What are some other reasons to why this massive stone structure was built?

[drileyn1991]

hoka a bie bu? ni chis as pgudcheld... u bitee supein sica! nie woua  anooehoa: a puo a uew ehclxer. da!