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  1. 5 days ago · Easter Island, Chilean dependency in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is the easternmost outpost of the Polynesian island world. It is famous for its giant stone statues. The island stands in isolation 1,200 miles (1,900 km) east of Pitcairn Island and 2,200 miles (3,540 km) west of Chile.

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      Hanga Roa, village on the west coast of Easter Island, in...

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      Easter Island - Rapa Nui, Moai, Polynesian: The island’s...

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  2. May 26, 2024 · The story of Easter Island is one of both triumph and tragedy, of a civilization that achieved incredible feats of art and engineering, but ultimately faced the consequences of environmental degradation and societal collapse.

  3. May 28, 2024 · Believed to have been carved by the indigenous Rapa Nui people between the 13th and 16th centuries, the Moai statues have become iconic symbols of Easter Islands rich cultural heritage.In this article, we will delve into 15 unbelievable facts about the Moai statues.

  4. May 23, 2024 · Landmarks. Source: Trafalgar.com. Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is a remote volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, famous for its monumental stone statues called moai. This enigmatic and captivating destination has long intrigued travelers and researchers alike, drawing them to explore its mysterious history and unique cultural heritage.

  5. May 8, 2024 · The history is unreal and unlike anything else. If you are drawn to ancient structures like Stonehenge and other ruins, you will absolutely love what Easter Island has to offer.

  6. 3 days ago · The secrets of Easter Island, unveiled. There is a remote volcanic island in the South Pacific where hundreds of mysterious stone heads called moai, some standing more than nine metres (30 feet...

  7. May 22, 2024 · Easter Island is located in the Pacific Ocean 2200 miles west of Chile. Originally called Rapa Nui and settled around 800 CE by the native Polynesians. Dutch explorers who landed on the island on Easter Sunday in 1722 were responsible for the new name.

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