Punchbowl Crater, National cemetery in central Honolulu, United States.
The Punchbowl Crater contains a 360-foot volcanic tuff cone formation that houses the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific within its natural walls.
The crater formation occurred between 75,000 to 100,000 years ago through volcanic activity, when lava ejected through cracks in ancient coral reefs.
The name Puowaina translates to Hill of Sacrifice, reflecting its early Hawaiian use as a ceremonial ground before becoming a military memorial site.
Visitors can access the cemetery daily from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM during summer months and until 5:30 PM in winter, with extended hours on Memorial Day.
The cemetery features marble walls inscribed with names of 29,000 missing service members and contains memorials depicting Pacific military operations through detailed mosaics.
Location: Hawaii
GPS coordinates: 21.31250,-157.84611
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15
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