Sacred Hawaiian heiau (temples) and places of refuge reflect centuries of native spiritual and legal tradition predating Western contact.
A national historical park preserving an ancient pu'uhonua, a sacred sanctuary where defeated warriors and law-breakers could seek absolution. Reconstructed temples, royal fishponds, and wooden ki'i (carved images) sit along a dramatic lava-rock coastline.
One of Hawaii's oldest and most sacred temples, a massive lava-rock structure on the remote North Kohala coast used historically for royal ceremonies and human sacrifice. Remains a site of active cultural practice â visit respectfully and stay on marked paths.