A region of the main fishing villages for a millennium and half was founded Kailua Kona Coast Keauhou of religious and political center of the island of Hawaii Iceland as King Umi his capital here in the 16th Century. In 1812 King Kamehameha Kailua Kona, founded as the capital of its new United Kingdom of Hawaii. For nearly 400 years, temples and palaces of the coast as a kind of "Rome of the Pacific," one of the great political and cultural center in Polynesia, to serveThe capital was moved to Honolulu in 1850 by King Kamehameha III. Drift into a sleep, solidifying water back-territorial, Kailua and Keauhou city slumbered sweetly through the planting and early statehood era to modern times. Today is booming and exciting, this rapidly evolving in the middle of the Big Island is the economic and cultural revival in the new century. Remember when I describe the Kailua Kona-Keauhou region as a booming and exciting ... fast-pace-area ", I mean," is booming andexciting "in a very Hawaiian, soft and relaxed.
Many of the largest, best preserved and certainly the most interesting historical sites, historical and cultural pre-located in Keauhou Historic District, which stretches from Kahalu'u Beach Park in Kailua Kona, about 6 miles south of Kuamo'o Keauhou Bay. There are more than a dozen fascinating archaeological sites and features that are easy to walk, well kept and very interesting. From ali'i Drive onlynorth of Kahalu'u Beach, we work our way south through this incredible, diverse, interesting and rich cultural region.
Ku'emanu heiau ali'i Drive just south of mile marker 4.5 and is located north of Kahalu'u. And 'perhaps the only temple in the world dedicated exclusively to the sport of surfing. This was a luakini heiau (a temple where human sacrifice was practiced) and on the north side of the site is a bone or laupa'u pit where the remains of the victims were discarded.The temple is holy, but a native of Hawaii then you think, unique in all respect in this place. Please do not disturb, nor take as a souvenir, this time on the platform left Lele. Remember: Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing behind but traces; Ku'emanu heiau is a very picturesque to photograph the sunset.
The variety in ruins along the way Kahalu'u Beach are the ruins of the ancient Church Helani, by Rev. John D. Paris built in 1861. The church, however,Built on the site of a "Ohi'a-Mukumuku heiau, a sacred and powerful religious temple, round which some of the darkest folklore and ghost stories that swirl around the islands of Hawaii.
Held in Hawaii were built on stories of "Ohi'a Mukumuku heiau was re-dedicated to the god war Kuka'ilimoku, ali'i Lonoikamakakahiki from Hawaii, who defeated his enemy, the ali'i Maui , Kamalalawalu their battles during the 16th century. It is said thatBattles, when the Hawaii Maui attacked, the number of soldiers was so great that, as the first of the war canoes were landing on Maui in Hawaii, were the last of their canoes still leave Maui. Ultimately, the victory over Maui Lonoikamakakahiki Kamalalawalu assumed near Ke'eku heiau, and offered him alive, to his great victory to celebrate. Local Ghost Kamalalawalu tell war stories and his dogs, and obsessive-Ohi'a Mukumuku Ke'eku Heiaus.
PaokamenehuneDam is partly natural, partly artificial feature enclosing the southern part of the bay Kahalu'u. Paokamenehune aged 15 century temples in the region and takes place in legend, the equivalent be of Menehune (Hawaii is a kind of brownies was built). However, the building is being initiated by Hawaiian leaders, bordering the Bay like a big fish pond. If the job was to manage the power of time surfing ali'i Group inThe controversy over the use of Kahalu'u Bay is not known, but the pier was already in decline and confusion in contact with Europeans in the 18th Century.
Noni kapu heiau, situated on a small strip of land between the Outrigger Keauhou hotel swimming beach and the sea, was built by Kalanio'pu'u ali'i. These walls have been attached dedicated to ensuring the fish. Immediately north of the heiau is a canoe landing, and the sacred bathing spot, Poho'okapo. Hawaii Po'o Pond, a dozenMeters in the east, is a rare source of fresh water that was reserved exclusively for the use of ali'i as a fish pond. Near the lake is the birthplace of King Kalakaua. The original Hale O Kalakaua Kahakai or seaside home of King Kalakaua, was built here in 1880, King Kalakaua built his own house and an exact replica of his friend, the court jester. Both were destroyed in 1950, this replica was built in 1980, was built about a century after the original.
Among thelanding and the Hawai'i Canoe Po'o Pond (King's Pond) are two sacred stones ku'ula. Carved or natural, large and small, have used stones to attract the fish are called ku'ula pohaku. These two names are ku'ula Kanaio and Ulupalakua and were traveling by canoe of Maui launched in 1751.
Check out the larger stones to represent images of a turtle, a shark fishing hooks and watch over him, through a combination of natural lines of the stone and engraving. The round hole near the top showsThis was also a "luakini" brick or stone for human sacrifices. A loop of rope was passed through the hole for the victim was completely around the neck and squeeze until strangulation. It is unknown whether human sacrifice was used in this stone as a punishment to appease the gods for good fishing to hunting enemies of ritual cannibalism, or a combination of shipment.
On opposite sides of the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Hotel tennis courts are the place home of the legendary Mo'o TwinsPunawai and Spring. Fertility Pit Punawai in spring is an example of renewable fresh water is rare in this area, the only source of drinking water and are the only reasons, the villages could survive in Kona. In modern times, the hotel offers wedding ceremonies in the forest clearing around Punawai Springs, swimmers are a reflection of the Western practice of the old Hawaiian girl ensure their reproductive years promoted reproductive age. Legend has it that the twins were Mo'o prophetesses the lizardGoddess, goddesses who in turn, become over time. Learned in medicine, stories and songs, the Twins Mo'o revered and loved by the local population served.
The associated reconstructed Hapaiali'i heiau (temple elevation Chiefs), a temple ceremonies, changes in the degree of ali'i and as calendrical and astronomical observatory on the basis of the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, through the narrow entrance of the tide Ke 'EKU heiau. Not much haskeep aware of the heiau, and some traditions that Ke'eku oldest heiau, others claim it was built around 1812 by King Kamehameha the Great. Rebuilt in 2007 and rededicated in the winter solstice in 2007 Hapaiali'i heiau today is perhaps the best example of the constant old architecture of the temple Hawaii
Immediately to the south grounds of the Keauhou Beach Hotel are the remains of a heiau, served both as luakini heiau (place of human sacrifice) and pu'uhonua (place of refuge).Built by Hawaiian ali'i Lonoikamakakahiki in the 16 century, is one of the most famous religious Ke'eku heiau in the state of Hawaii because of his devotion to folk tales with the 16 century wars between the Hawai 'i and Maui. Ke'eku's where the winner ali'i Hawaii Lonoikamakakahiki said, sacrificed, have conquered the ali'i Maui Kamalalawalu, in celebrating the great victory. The heiau walls has an impressive 6.11 meters thick, and is 150 of 100Feet in area and is currently being restored.
Carved into the rock in the intertidal zone in front Ke'eku heiau is an impressive number of pohaku Ki'i (petroglyphs). Due to the lowering of the island's geological last few hundred years, these petroglyphs are visible, be careful when they are extremely slippery wet rocks at low tide. There is a particularly great apes who have sacrificed Maui Petroglyph ali'i is representedKamalalawalu.
Lonoikamakakahiki Homesite, due to the Kona Surf and Racquet Club, is a good example of the devastating effects of the archaeological heritage in West Hawaii and the way we deal with disrespectful and waste of these important resources.
Here in Lonoikamakakahiki Residence is a king's palace, 500 years, and built by one of the greatest king of Hawaii, Umi. This website has been followed by at least two other important king (and Lonoikamakakahiki Kalanio'pu'u) as settlementand Kamehameha the Great. In any other country this would be an archaeological treasure, a park or preserve, but certainly made and maintained. In this case, were in Hawaii, some remains of walls reluctantly dozer blade when the Kona Surf and Racquet Club was built in the Bishop Estate (Kamehameha Schools) forgiven, the rest of this historic treasures bulldozers had fallen into oblivion for all time. It 'also not generally available to the causal analysis, locked behind the KonaSurf and Racquet Club iron gates, where only guests of the Club paid and pedestrians, visitors can see. Of course, there are available (legal) parking nearby.
The history of the temple and the perimeter of the building Lonoikamakakahiki Residence is deeply intertwined with some of the biggest events in the history of the island. During the 16th century, when Hawaii was threatened by the attack of Maui, became the head Lonoikamakakahiki in residence here. Historical events passed this place againthe late 17th century, when Captain Cook was killed Kealakekua. Kalanio'pu'u, then the head of all the hidden island of Hawaii, who fled here from British sailors decided to take revenge. Kalanio'pu'u survived the days of fighting and revenge, and became a figure Elder Statesman, helps his attitude towards fellow Hawaiian newcomers form their incredible wealth and their new religion. Kalanio'pu'u was built and the hula-hula am fond of the sacred grounds here today under theTennis courts. Here are Kalanio'pu'u his later years, and its land divided between the son and grandson Kiwalao, Kamehameha, his past political power and control over Kiwalao Warriors, along with the god of war, Kuka'ilimoku Kamehameha.
After years of war and of his kingdom island case, the elderly, Kamehameha the Great, the Royal Court of O'ahu moved to Kailua in the second decade of the 19th Century. He spent a year here in Residence at Lonoikamakakahikihis palace and temples "heiau Ahu'ena were reconstructed and consecrated again. The royal residence has remained empty since Kamehameha moved to 'Ahu'ena heiau.
Who wants this important and impressive archaeological ruins to see it, the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort or Kahalu'u County Park Beach Park and walk more than half a mile south along ali'i Drive "Public Access Shoreline" surfing and Racquet Club
The withdrawal scenic main road to Kamehameha III Ohi'alava caves overlooking the Kona Coast Keauhou Bay north past Keahole Point Kailua Bay. This is one of the best places to see in every sunset Kona and is a great spot for whale watching beaks, the sunsets and canoe races.
Directly under the terms of Ohi'a lava tube cave is complex. These caves were used at various times as residential general shade during the hot summer and cover the rare storms, springs and deep cavesAugmented scarce supplies of drinking water for residents of Kona. The caves as places of sacred rituals and burial of important ali'i served.
Today, the exploration of caves is uncertain and most of the entrances are gated open or sealed, visitors are asked to refrain from entering the caves to preserve the sanctity of Native burials.
A beautiful natural harbor in volleyball, canoe halau and lawn insured, the county park and pier at Keauhou Bay an ideal place for afew moments of silent contemplation, eat a picnic or a cool dip in the inviting waters at the end of a hot day.
Along the front man Cliff Bay is a nature trail England planted with local grasses Hawaii with explanatory panels, running for the birthplace of Kalani Kauikeaouli, later King Kamehameha III to his brother's death Liholiho (Kamehameha II died) measles. Legend has it that there is still Kalani was born, but the visit of the royal KahunaBirth he suffered in a cold water source nearby, where he was immediately revived again immersed. There are many places in America where you can easily establish the exact birth of the king's going to lose this beautiful place is one of these, in any case.
In ancient times, the ali'i competed in sport Holua or tobogganing. A long, steep, paved road length would be a path built with stones are crowned and then covered with earth and pressed with dried grass. The ali'iRace would be under those titles on wooden sledges or "Holua" as competition. These races were very dangerous and only ali'i was allowed to compete. Ali'i along the highway, just north of the turning of Keauhou Bay, the remains of one of the largest "Holua" toboggan runs or Hawaii. This particular Holua is unique because it is not only the largest and longest and best preserved in Hawaii, but also because the building has gone all the way into the sea at KeauhouBay. Despite this important archaeological site, a National Historic Landmark, most of which was destroyed by developers to build villages and a golf course. The nearby village of Holualoa is named after this presentation, "Holua" which means "slide" and "Loa" meaning "long".
The historical reference is best seen by ali'i Drive, in front of the Kona Country Club parking lot.
Sad, lonely, lonely, cut the lava bench in a ceaseless flow A'a fresh scar across the seamarks the point where the Hawaiian gods died in the battle of Kuamo'o. In 1819, the year before Christian missionaries arrived in Hawaii, had been fighting forces loyal Kamehameha II and Queen Ka'ahumanu to overthrow the Kapu system and the pagan religion of Christianity in favor of Hawaii. Kahuna Kekuaokalani led members last of the old ways and old gods and fought a desperate struggle here to preserve their ancient way of life, and lost. Their tombs, numbering several hundredDespite an official-looking marker on the site, are among the many large stone altars erected by the victors at the spot was the Warriors.
A walk along the dirt road that is the battlefield unspeakably sad, halved, and somewhat disturbing. However, the road climbs quickly into the forest land along the cliffs of lava, offers pleasant walks and sunset views.
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