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Coordinates: 27°7′33″S 109°16′37″W. Ahu Tongariki. The second moai from the right has a pukao on its head. All fifteen standing moai at Ahu Tongariki. Ahu Tongariki ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈa.u toŋɡaˈɾiki]) is the largest ahu on Easter Island (Rapa Nui).
Tongariki, whose name refers to easterly winds, is located on the eastern end of the south coast of Easter Island in a land of great scenic beauty. On your left you can see the Poike volcano , the oldest on the island, whose eruptions gave rise to the peninsula of the same name and where, according to tradition, the battle between “the long ...
May 16, 2023 · Located on the southeastern coast of Easter Island, the site overlooks the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and provides a stunning backdrop for memorable photographs.
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Ahu Tongariki is located at the Northeastern part of Rapa Nui (Easter Island). It is the largest platform on Rapa Nui. It’s Moais (large statues) were toppled during the island's civil wars, and in the twentieth century the platform was swept inland by a tsunami. It has since been restored and has fifteen moais, including one that weighs ...
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Ahu Tongariki is the largest Ahu on Rapa Nui, with 15 Moais standing and watching over the land. The first human occupation of this area of the Island is thought to date back to 900AD, and Ahu Tongariki is thought to be one of the first Ahus ever made, though it underwent significant modifications and extensions as the population grew.
This barren hill is only accessible on foot or on horseback…. View more attractions. The monumental Ahu Tongariki has plenty to set your camera's flash popping. With 15 imposing statues, it is the largest ahu ever built. The statues gaze….
Ahu Tongariki. Located in Hanga Nui, on the southeast coast of Easter Island and just 2 kilometers from the Rano Raraku quarry, Ahu Tongariki is the most majestic ceremonial platform on the whole island. Read more »
