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Pu'u Ali'i (USA)

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com

Definition: The archaeological site of Pu'u Ali'i is located on the Kona coast of the island of Hawaii. Excavated by Kenneth Emory of the Bishop Museum, Yosihiko Sinoto and William Bonk, the site allowed researchers to explore the migration of Polynesians and their settlement of the islands in prehistory.

This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.

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