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Established in 1978 for the preservation, protection and interpretation
of traditional native Hawaiian activities and culture, Kaloko-Honokohau
NHP is an 1160 acre park full of incredible cultural and historical significance.
It is the site of an ancient Hawaiian settlement which encompasses portions
of four different ahupua'a, or traditional sea to mountain land divisions.
Resources include fishponds, kahua (house site platforms), ki'i pohaku (petroglyphs),
holua (stone slide), and heiau (religious site).
Park was established for the preservation, protection, and interpretation
of traditional native Hawaiian activities and culture. It was the site of
important Hawaiian settlements before the arrival of European explorers.
It includes coastal areas, 3 large fishponds, a house site, and other archeological
remnants
Location: Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park is located at the base
of Hualälai Volcano, along the Kona coast of the island of Hawaii; it is
3 miles north of Kailua-Kona and 3 miles south of Keahole-Kona International
Airport, along Highway 19 (the Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway).
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