Moai, Archaeological site in Easter Island, Chile
The slopes of Rano Raraku volcano contain 397 monumental stone statues depicting human figures, carved from volcanic rock between the 13th and 16th centuries.
Ancient Rapa Nui people created and transported these massive stone figures across the island using a system of wooden rollers and ropes until 1600.
The monolithic statues represent deceased ancestors and were placed on ceremonial platforms called ahu, facing inland to protect their descendants.
Visitors can explore numerous archaeological sites across Easter Island, including Ahu Tongariki, which displays fifteen restored moai in a single row.
The statues originally featured white coral eyes and red scoria stone topknots, with some reaching heights of 33 feet and weighing up to 82 tons.
Location: Easter Island
GPS coordinates: -27.11423,-109.36399
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:50
These ancient sites reveal human civilization's development. From Egyptian pyramids to Peru's Nazca Lines, these locations showcase construction methods, religious practices, and social structures of past cultures.
The monuments range from Easter Island Moai to the Great Wall of China. These structures demonstrate human engineering across millennia. The sites include religious temples, fortresses, tombs, and astronomical installations. Many locations maintain cultural significance for local communities.
A collection of religious monuments from different cultures, including the Christ statue in Rio and Buddha statues in China. These structures, often exceeding 30 meters in height, represent various spiritual traditions through stone and metal constructions. The monuments include Buddhist, Christian, Hindu and other religious figures.
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