At this site, a lava field south of the Keauhou golf courses, in 1820, two factions faced off: one (loyal to Kamehameha II) sought to abolish the kapu laws (which included punishment by death for violations), the other (led by his cousin, Kekuaokalani) sought to maintain the old ways. A ferocious battle took place here. Over 300 people died. Kamehameha II's forces prevailed and the ancient religious practice was abolished, prior to the arrival of missionaries on Hawaii.
This site was the battleground and hundreds of bodies were buried here. It is known as the End of the World and the Lekeleke Burial Grounds.
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| A large goat population lives at this site |
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