Kohala Historical Sites State Monument
Kohala Historical Sites State Monument, Sacred temple complex in North Kohala, Hawaii, US
The monument features a large stone temple with 20-foot-high walls and a paved courtyard measuring 250 feet by 130 feet.
Built between 1100 and 1300 AD by Pa'ao, the Mo'okini Heiau stands on the site of an earlier temple dating back to 480 AD.
The temple served as a ceremonial site where Hawaiian chiefs performed religious rituals and made offerings to Ku, the god of war.
Access requires driving on a dirt road from Upolu Airport, with a four-wheel drive vehicle recommended during wet weather conditions.
The stones used to construct Mo'okini Heiau were transported by hand over a distance of 12 miles from Pololu Valley.
Location: Hawaii County
GPS coordinates: 20.25722,-155.87667
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:27
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