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“Moai” 🇨🇱 are large stone statues created by the Rapa Nui people on Easter Island, located in the South Pacific Ocean. Today, the island is part of Chile. The Moai are significant cultural symbols of the island and are considered archaeological wonders of the world. Characteristics of Moai 1. Material: Most statues were carved from volcanic rock found at the Rano Raraku quarry. 2. Size: They range in height from 3 to 10 meters and weigh an average of 14 tons, with some being even larger. 3. Sh

The Rapa Nui, also known are the Indigenous Polynesian people inhabiting Easter Island, a small island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. The island is known for its unique stone statues (over 1,000), called Moai, which were carved by the Rapa Nui people and are now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Rapa Nui people have a very rich culture and history, and their traditions and way of life have been passed down through the generations. Today, the Rapa Nui people continue to live on Easter Island

The Rapa Nui people made their colossal Moai statues walk across Easter Island using ropes and ingenuity. #history #archaeology #ancientdiscoveries | Archaeology and Lost Civilizations