Ahu Akivi, Archaeological platform in Easter Island, Chile
Ahu Akivi is a rectangular ceremonial platform on Easter Island with seven identical stone statues arranged in perfect alignment. The site sits about 2.5 kilometers from the central west coast and displays careful architectural planning.
The platform was built toward the end of the 15th century and was later equipped with the seven moai statues in the 16th century. This period marked a peak in moai production on the island.
The site shows traces of ancient ceremonies with two crematoriums that were used during burial rites and belonged to the Miru clan. This structure reveals the social organization and religious practices of old Rapa Nui.
To visit the site, a ticket for Rapa Nui National Park is required and should be purchased before arrival. The sunset offers the best conditions for photography and observation of the statues.
The moai figures are aligned according to precise astronomical calculations and face exactly toward the point where the sun sets during the spring equinox. This alignment reveals the advanced astronomical knowledge of ancient Rapa Nui people.
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