What happened at PU Ukohola Heiau?

In 1791, Keoua, Kamehameha’s cousin, was slain at Pu’ukohola, an event that according to prophesy, led to the conquest and consolidation of the islands under the rule of Kamehameha I. The end of the 1700s was marked by increased visits to the Hawaiian Islands by European explorers.

What does Puʻukoholā Heiau mean in English?

Temple on the Hill of the Whale
Puʻukoholā Heiau meaning “Temple on the Hill of the Whale” was the result, probably on the site of an older temple from about 1580. It was built entirely by hand with no mortar, in less than a year.

Where is the heiau?

of Maui
The heiau(place of worship) is the largest one on the Island of Maui and is one of the most important archeological sites in the Hawaiian Islands. Early Hawaiian shrines were simple and constructed by families and small communities.

What is heiau in Hawaii?

A heiau (/ˈheɪ. aʊ/) is a Hawaiian temple. Made in different architectural styles depending upon their purpose and location, they range from simple earth terraces, to elaborately constructed stone platforms.

What is the history of the Pu ukohola heiau?

Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site Pu’ukohola Heiua is the ruins of the last major ancient Hawaiian temple and notable in the recent history of Hawaii for being the home of King Kamehameha I, who is responsible for uniting the independent islands of Hawaii, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kauai, and Niihau under his rule.

Is the Puʻukohola Heiau National Historic Site open?

There is no entry fee to Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. It is open daily year-round 8:00am to 4:45pm (including all Federal Holidays). The Park entrance gate closes by 4:30pm daily and all vehicles need to be out of the parking lot by 5:00pm. There are restrooms and drinking fountains available.

What was the political system in Hawai’i before Kamehameha I?

Long before the time of King Kamehameha I, a socio-political hierarchy, deeply rooted in spiritual beliefs developed in Hawai’i. This rigidly ordered class system gave power to a small number of ali’i nui (high chiefs) who controlled different parts of an island, a whole island, or several islands.

Who was the war god Ku at pu’ukohola?

Kiwala’o was killed in battle, setting off a power struggle between Keoua, Keawemauhili, and Kamehameha. Kapoukahi, a powerful kahuna from Kauaii, prophesized that war would end if Kamehameha constructed a heiau dedicated to the war god Ku at Pu’ukohola.