Rapa Nui

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The Famous Easter Island Head Statues Actually Have Bodies ‎

When we think of the iconic Easter Island statues, commonly known as moai, we often picture their grand, towering heads. However, these famous figures are more than just faces—many of them have full bodies buried beneath the surface. This intriguing fact sheds light on the craftsmanship and history of the

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The Famous Easter Island Head Statues Actually Have Bodies ‎

When we think of the iconic Easter Island statues, commonly known as moai, we often picture their grand, towering heads. However, these famous figures are more than just faces—many of them have full bodies buried beneath the surface. This intriguing fact sheds light on the craftsmanship and history of the Rapa Nui people who carved these monumental statues. The Revelation Behind the Moai Research by experts like Jo Anne Van Tilburg from the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA reveals