The Easter Island Statues - Chile

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The giant stone heads, known as Moai, were carved by the island's early inhabitants. How they were transported is a subject of debate: some suggest the use of wooden logs as rollers, while others think they were "walked" using rocking techniques. Each MOI (the name of the statues) always has other body parts (torso and arms, some even legs and feet) even when only the huge head is visible on the surface. Each statue is different and features different carvings on the back.