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Kuamoo Battlefield and Lekeleke Burial Grounds
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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 on the south end of Alii Dr. After the death of his father, King Kamehameha, Liholiho was crowned king; shortly thereafter he ate at a table with 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.
- Address: Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 | Map It
- Location: Kailua-Kona
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