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At 62-3601 Kawaihae Road, look upwards to see prominent Pu'ukohola Heiau, known as The Temple on the Hill of the Whale. Puukohola played an important role in Kamehameha I's efforts to rule the entire island chain. By the year 1790, Kamehameha had defeated the rulers of... |
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Maui, Molokai, and Lanai, but was still battling his own cousin Keoua Kuahu'ula for controlling power of the Big Island of Hawaii. After consulting with a prophet, Kamehameha learned that he would come to rule all of the islands if he built a monumental heiau dedicated to the god of war Ku on this sacred spot. |
