Tag: Moais
October 9, 2019
Welcome to Easter Island
Few areas in the world possess a more mystical pull than this tiny speck of land, one of the most isolated places on Earth. It's hard to feel connected to Chile, over 3700km to the east, let alone the wider world. Endowed with the most logic-defying statues on the planet – the strikingly familiar moai – Easter Island (Rapa Nui to its native Polynesian inhabitants) emanates a magnetic, mysterious vibe.
February 19, 2019
Easter Island statues: mystery behind their location revealed.
Location of statues was based on nearby fresh water and other resources, says US study
January 29, 2019
TRAVEL TO RAPA NUI!
Easter Island is famous for its 887 extant monumental statues, called moai, created by the early Rapa Nui people.
July 10, 2015