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Kuamoo Battlefield and Lekeleke Burial Grounds

Address: South end of Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI | Map It

Category: Cemeteries
Location: Kailua-Kona

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In 1819 an estimated 300 Hawaiians were killed on this vast, black-lava field, and you can still see their burial mounds there today. After the death of his father, King Kamehameha, King Liholiho was crowned king; shortly thereafter he ate at the table of women, thereby breaking the ancient kapu (taboo) system. Chief Kekuaokalani, who held radically different views about religious traditions, unsuccessfully challenged King Liholiho in battle here.

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