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New study hints Easter Island statues might have moved

The iconic Moai statues of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, have long fascinated researchers and tourists alike. Recent ...
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Easter Island Was Far Less Isolated Than Previously Believed, Study Reveals

Easter Island is named for the Sunday in 1722 when Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen landed his crew on the distant Pacific island. It’s been misunderstood by outsiders ever since. In recent decades, ...
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Researchers sound alarm over looming threat to Easter Island's iconic statues: 'It's not a distant threat'

Easter Island — a Chilean territory at the eastern edge of Polynesia, known as Rapa Nui to residents — is known for its iconic volcanic rock statues, or moʻai. In 2023, a previously unknown statue was ...