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)
