Hide in the past at this ancient city of refuge, which today is a national historic park.
The historical park preserves the site where, up until the early 19th century, Hawaiians who broke a kapu, one of the ancient laws, could avoid certain death by fleeing to this place of refuge or puʻuhonua. The offender would be absolved by a priest and freed to leave. Defeated warriors and non-combatants could also find refuge here during times of battle. The grounds just outside the Great Wall that encloses the puʻuhonua were home to several generations of powerful chiefs.
Thanks a lot John!
Date: May 15
Thanks a lot John!
Date: May 15
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