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  1. Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park (Place of Refuge)

  2. Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park - Wikipedia

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    Set on the rugged and beautiful south Kona coast, the ‘place of refuge’ or ‘city of refuge’ was a safe haven for those that broke the Kapu laws, which in old Hawaii were punishable by death. If you reached the Puʻuhonua, you would be pardoned by Kahuna and given a second chance at life.
    Common words you will see while visiting the City of Refuge. Heiau: an Ancient Hawaiian Temple and a place of worship. Wa'a: Canoe Halau Wa'a: Canoe House, a place where a canoe is stored and provided adequate space for worship activities. Pu'uhonua: A place of refuge.
    At the park, visitors can enjoy the scenery, the historic structures of Pu’uhonua o Honaunau, and other ancient ruins of Kona such as the village of Kiilae, which offers a glimpse of the transitional period when Hawai'i began to change after the first European encounters.
    The 420 acre (1.7 km 2) site was originally established in 1955 as City of Refuge National Historical Park and was renamed on November 10, 1978. In 2000 the name was changed by the Hawaiian National Park Language Correction Act of 2000 observing the Hawaiian spelling.
  4. Hawai'i Island: Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park

  5. City Of Refuge Hawaii - Pu‘uhonua o Hönaunau …

    WebMay 17, 2019 · Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, also known as the City of Refuge or Place of Refuge, is a sacred site for …

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      WebConsidering the amazing history, quiet sanctuary, and fabulous snorkeling all in one place at Honaunau, be sure to put this near the top of your list of things to do in Kona! Directions to Pu'uhonua o Honaunau. To get to the …

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    • Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park

      WebAbout. Extending along the lava flats of the Kona Coast, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is home to some of the most significant traditional Hawaiian sites in the Hawaiian archipelago. One of the most …

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      WebA place of refuge and royal grounds south of Kealakekua Bay. Located at Hōnaunau Bay in South Kona, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau immerses you in Hawaiian culture. This 180-acre national historic park was once the …

    • Puuhonua o Honaunau Historical Park Information - Hawaii Guide

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