How Rapa Nui statues walked across the island
Archaeological experiments reveal Rapa Nui's massive moai statues were likely 'walked' across the island using ropes and a rocking motion, showcasing ancient engineering brilliance.
The colossal moai statues of Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, were likely moved by their creators using ropes and a rhythmic rocking motion. These 80-ton volcanic figures, carved between 1250 and 1500 AD, posed a centuries-old mystery: how were they transported without wheels or animals?
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