easter island moai buried

Regardless, Easter Island is by far one of the most fascinating places we've visited on our world-wide adventure—and that's mainly because of the towering stone statues known as the moai, which are situated all over the island. Some stand solo in front of the sea or buried on the side of a volcano while others remain together in a row like the famous Ahu Tongariki. So, how did these intriguing statues get there? Watch this exclusive video as archaeologist Sergio...


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Buried Moai - Easter Island. Page Written Feb 11, 2002; Add to Trip Planner

If visiting Easter Island is still not on your bucket list, you need to add it on ASAP – this Chilean Polynesian island is a wondrous World Heritage Site, famous for its 887 massive ancient statues called moai. Known locally as Rapa Nui, Easter Island is a fantastic oasis with tons of timeless wonders to... Many of the stone giants stand buried to their chins or noses, in various states of completion! Swim in the beautiful crystal clear waters off the coast, and try to spot an unusual moai called...
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Easter Island. The maoi were erected on ahus, or altars, bones of the deceased buried beneath. These moai were re-erected in 1978-79. At the top of Rano Raraku's slopes is a quarry where the moai were carved in the prone...
easter island moai buried