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Lekeleke
Burial Grounds
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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In 1820, a
fierce battle was fought here between
Lihiliho and her cousin, Kekuaokalni.
Lilihiho had abolished the "kapu" religious
sytem and her cousin challenged her
authority to do this.
Using Western weapons, Liholiho won the
bloody battle which changed the Hawaiian
beliefs forever. The terraces on the
hillside are the graves of those who died on
this battlefield.
Ti leaves, wrapped around stones, are
symbols of homage left by native Hawaiians.
Please do not disturb the stones or leave
the marked trails out of respect for this
historic site. A paved trail winds around
the battlefield. Please stay on the trail.
Rock terraces are the burial sites of
hundreds of Hawaiians who died during the
battle fought here over the old and the new
ways of life. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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Take Ali'i
Drive south from Kailua-Kona to the end of
the road. The battlefield is located on the
mountain side of the road. |
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