Easter Island Statues Ahu. almost all the statues were created in the volcanic quarry of rano raraku before being transported to stone plinths (known as ahus) at different points on the isle's coastline. Hoa hakananai'a and moai hava. Some moai are adorned with cylindrical red stones called pukao on their. ahu akivi has seven statues and is the only ahu with moais that are looking out towards the ocean. most of the statues stand with their backs to the sea on stone platforms called ahu, which hold up to 15 statues. Ahu akivi was restored by william mulloy. the island is famous for its gigantic stone statues, of which there are more than 600, and for the ruins of giant stone platforms (ahus) with open courtyards. the museum cares for two large stone moai from rapa nui (easter island): one of the most recognizable sites in rapa nui, ahu nau nau is a restored ceremonial platform site with 7 giant moai statues.
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one of the most recognizable sites in rapa nui, ahu nau nau is a restored ceremonial platform site with 7 giant moai statues. Hoa hakananai'a and moai hava. the island is famous for its gigantic stone statues, of which there are more than 600, and for the ruins of giant stone platforms (ahus) with open courtyards. Some moai are adorned with cylindrical red stones called pukao on their. almost all the statues were created in the volcanic quarry of rano raraku before being transported to stone plinths (known as ahus) at different points on the isle's coastline. most of the statues stand with their backs to the sea on stone platforms called ahu, which hold up to 15 statues. ahu akivi has seven statues and is the only ahu with moais that are looking out towards the ocean. the museum cares for two large stone moai from rapa nui (easter island): Ahu akivi was restored by william mulloy.
Moai Statues of Ahu Tongariki Easter Island, Chile Stock Photo Alamy
Easter Island Statues Ahu Some moai are adorned with cylindrical red stones called pukao on their. Ahu akivi was restored by william mulloy. the island is famous for its gigantic stone statues, of which there are more than 600, and for the ruins of giant stone platforms (ahus) with open courtyards. most of the statues stand with their backs to the sea on stone platforms called ahu, which hold up to 15 statues. one of the most recognizable sites in rapa nui, ahu nau nau is a restored ceremonial platform site with 7 giant moai statues. ahu akivi has seven statues and is the only ahu with moais that are looking out towards the ocean. almost all the statues were created in the volcanic quarry of rano raraku before being transported to stone plinths (known as ahus) at different points on the isle's coastline. Hoa hakananai'a and moai hava. Some moai are adorned with cylindrical red stones called pukao on their. the museum cares for two large stone moai from rapa nui (easter island):