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Learn about the unique cultural heritage of Easter Island, a Chilean wildlife area that contains the legacy of the Rapa Nui culture. Discover the moai, the ceremonial platforms, the rock art, the Orongo village and the ecological crisis that shaped this remarkable landscape.
Rapa Nui National Park (Spanish: Parque nacional Rapa Nui) is a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site located on Easter Island, Chile. Rapa Nui is the Polynesian name of Easter Island; its Spanish name is Isla de Pascua.
Jan 10, 2019 · The Rapa Nui National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an open-air archaeological museum. Within it, Lake Rano Raruku is surrounded by moai, gigantic monolithic statues carved from the area’s volcanic stone.
Jun 30, 2023 · UNESCO assessed the damage to archaeological resources at Rano Raraku, the quarry of the moai, after the fires that occurred in October 2022. The diagnosis identified erosion as the most recurrent and damaging alteration and proposed short-term interventions to protect and preserve this World Heritage site.
Mar 17, 2023 · UNESCO launched a project to assess and manage the damage caused by fires to the archaeological vestiges of Rapa Nui National Park, a World Heritage site in Chile. The project aims to restore the cultural legacy of the island and strengthen the capacities of the local community to prevent and respond to disasters.
Rapa Nui, the indigenous name of Easter Island, bears witness to a unique cultural phenomenon. A society of Polynesian origin that settled there c. A.D. 300 established a powerful, imaginative and original tradition of monumental sculpture and architecture, free from any external influence.
Jul 27, 2018 · Learn about the unique cultural heritage of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, and its monumental stone sculptures and architecture. Watch a video by UNESCO and NHK that explores the history and significance of this World Heritage site.
