All but 53 of the more than 900 moai known to date were carved from tuff (a compressed volcanic ash) from Rano Raraku, where 394 moai in varying states of completion are still visible today.

Sep 26, 2025 · The moai of Easter Island are more than statues; they are guardians of memory. They remind us of a people who carved identity into stone, who honored their ancestors with …

Moai statues were built to honor chieftain or other important people who had passed away. They were placed on rectangular stone platforms called ahu, which are tombs for the people that the …

Dec 7, 2025 · How were the moai statues built and moved across the island? Why is Easter Island considered important in world history and archaeology?

Jul 3, 2025 · Easter Island's famous moai statues are crumbling into the sea, forcing locals to face urgent decisions about how best to protect their heritage.

Oct 12, 2025 · The mystery behind how the massive statues on Easter Island, called moai, were transported and positioned may finally be solved. Researchers from Binghamton University …

5 days ago · The Moai are large statues on Easter Island in Oceania, known for their distinctive head and facial features. The moai were created by the Rapa Nui people likely between 1250 …

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What are the Moai? The ahu (platforms), with their moai (statues) are the iconic monuments of Rapa Nui.

Jul 31, 2025 · There are more than 1,000 moai statues on Easter Island, representing a key part of the region’s cultural and archeological past. A new moai, smaller than most, was found in a …