Easter Island
Spectacular Easter Island
Easter Island is famous the world over for its mythical statues. However, the scenery, from volcanic cones to massive cliffs and secluded beaches, is another great reason to visit this fascinating island. Here’s a photo of Ahu Tongariki, the largest platform with 15 statues (or moai), with impressive cliffs as a backdrop.
Read the accompanying post: “Things to See and Do on Easter Island“.
Earliest statues on Easter Island
These are some of the earliest statues on Easter Island – before the natives developed more sophisticated rock-carving techniques. When I toured around the island, the guide explained the various theories surrounding the mystery of the Easter Island statues. One of the theories involved aliens. Looking at the earliest statues (moai), which look more alien than human, I’m tempted to believe that theory.
Read the accompanying post: “The Mysteries of Easter Island“.
Picturesque Ahu Nau Nau on Easter Island
Ahu Nau Nau (‘ahu’ being a platform of statues) is one of the most scenic ahu’s on Easter Island. The statues stand tall on the edge of a grassy slope and with a white sandy beach and the pounding surf of the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop.
Read the accompanying post: “The Mysteries of Easter Island“.
A toppled moai on Easter Island
When Western explorers discovered Easter Island, most of the ‘moai’ (statues) had either been destroyed or toppled from their ‘ahu’ (platforms).
Read the accompanying post: “Mystical Rapa Nui“.
Rano Raraku, Easter Island
One of the remarkable statues at the Rano Raraku site, Easter Island, Chile. In the background, the incredible Ahu Tongariki platform with its 15 moai (statues).
Read the accompanying post: ‘Mystical Rapa Nui‘.
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