Puʻukoholā Heiau

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Puʻukoholā Heiau was completed in 1791 by King Kamehameha I as a dedication to the war god Kū, marking a pivotal point in Hawaiian history. The temple played a critical role in Kamehameha’s unification of the Hawaiian Islands. Built entirely by hand using stones transported from Pololū Valley via a human chain, it remains a striking symbol of Hawaiian cultural and political transformation. Today, it is a National Historic Site where visitors can reflect on its historical and spiritual importance.
(Sources: National Park Service, Kona Directory)

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Jill Byus Radke has written about Hawaii's historic places for over 25 years. Before becoming the President of Apuakea Communications, she was the Public Affairs Manager at Aulani, A Disney Resort, the Director of Communications at Bishop Museum, and the Director of Development at Historic Hawaii Foundation. She's also held leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente, Macmillan Publishing, and the USS Missouri Memorial Association. She graduated from Harvard University with a Masters in Business Management, from Indiana University with a Bachelors in Journalism, and she did her graduate studies in historic preservation at the University of Hawaii.

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