Ahu Vinapu

Ahu Vinapu features two ceremonial platforms with stone walls constructed from large basalt blocks fitted together with exceptional engineering precision.

The site dates back to 1200 AD, when Rapa Nui people built these platforms, showcasing advanced construction techniques through perfectly aligned massive stone blocks.

The main platform contains six fallen moai statues with three pukao headdresses, reflecting the religious and ceremonial practices of ancient Rapa Nui society.

Located near the airport runway on Easter Island, Ahu Vinapu remains accessible throughout the year as part of the Rapa Nui National Park.

The stone wall faces directly toward the winter solstice sunrise, indicating the astronomical knowledge of the ancient Rapa Nui civilization.

Location: Easter Island

GPS coordinates: -27.17638,-109.40636

Latest update: May 16, 2025 07:22