MOOKINI HEIAU STATE MONUMENTNORTH KOHALA, HAWAII'S BIG ISLANDOver 1500 year old, Mookini Heiau State Monument is one of Hawaii’s oldest and most sacred historical sites. A heiau is an ancient Hawaiian religious temple, and Mookini Heiau was also a luakini heiau, or a temple of human sacrifice. This haunting site on the northernmost tip of Hawaii’s Big Island should be treated with great reverence. A short walk south and you’ll find another important Hawaiian site. A sign that reads, “Kamehameha Akahi Aina Hanau,” in front of a thick stone wall marks the birthplace of King Kamehameha I, Hawaii’s greatest king. Do not walk on the rocks or remove them. Because this entire area is so sacred, visitors should treat both sites with the utmost of respect. > Learn more about North Kohala QUICK FACTSName:Mookini Heiau State Monument What is it:Sacred religious temple built around 480 A.D. The birthplace of King Kamehameha I is a short walk south. What to do:Visit and pay your respects to two important and sacred Hawaiian sites. What to bring:Camera, shoes, water Directions:Take Highway 270 north from Kawaihae Harbor. Near Mile Marker #20 at the sign to Upolu Airport, turn left. Before the airport, turn left on the unmarked dirt road and follow it roughly 2 miles. A four-wheel drive is recommended.
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