Easter.island Head at Calvin Hartnett blog

Easter.island Head. Researchers have long puzzled over why the huge statues were placed where they are. The island stands in isolation 1,200 miles (1,900 km) east of pitcairn island and 2,200 miles (3,540 km) west of chile. They are said to be the aringa ora, the living faces of the ancestors. easter island, located in the south pacific ocean, is home to an array of almost 900 giant stone figures that date back many centuries. It is famous for its giant stone statues. the museum cares for two large stone moai from rapa nui (easter island): It is the easternmost outpost of the polynesian island world. when it comes to easter island’s towering stone heads, there’s now one fewer mystery to solve. what are the moai—and who built them? Moai are megalithic statues often placed upon ahu (ceremonial platforms). At latest count on the island, there are 1,043 complete moai, enormous statues with prominent heads made from volcanic stone. easter island, chilean dependency in the eastern pacific ocean. The statues reveal their creators to be master craftsmen. the easter island heads, referred to as moai (meaning statue) in their native language, are monolithic. Hoa hakananai'a and moai hava.

easter island, located in the south pacific ocean, is home to an array of almost 900 giant stone figures that date back many centuries. At latest count on the island, there are 1,043 complete moai, enormous statues with prominent heads made from volcanic stone. The island stands in isolation 1,200 miles (1,900 km) east of pitcairn island and 2,200 miles (3,540 km) west of chile. what are the moai—and who built them? when it comes to easter island’s towering stone heads, there’s now one fewer mystery to solve. easter island, chilean dependency in the eastern pacific ocean. It is famous for its giant stone statues. The statues reveal their creators to be master craftsmen. Moai are megalithic statues often placed upon ahu (ceremonial platforms). the museum cares for two large stone moai from rapa nui (easter island):

Easter.island Head Hoa hakananai'a and moai hava. Moai are megalithic statues often placed upon ahu (ceremonial platforms). Hoa hakananai'a and moai hava. easter island, chilean dependency in the eastern pacific ocean. the easter island heads, referred to as moai (meaning statue) in their native language, are monolithic. They are said to be the aringa ora, the living faces of the ancestors. easter island, located in the south pacific ocean, is home to an array of almost 900 giant stone figures that date back many centuries. Researchers have long puzzled over why the huge statues were placed where they are. what are the moai—and who built them? The island stands in isolation 1,200 miles (1,900 km) east of pitcairn island and 2,200 miles (3,540 km) west of chile. when it comes to easter island’s towering stone heads, there’s now one fewer mystery to solve. The statues reveal their creators to be master craftsmen. It is famous for its giant stone statues. At latest count on the island, there are 1,043 complete moai, enormous statues with prominent heads made from volcanic stone. It is the easternmost outpost of the polynesian island world. the museum cares for two large stone moai from rapa nui (easter island):