National Geographic reported in 2022 that there were 1,043 complete statues on Easter Island. The moai are carved out of volcanic stone. Most face inland, except for seven that face the ocean.

There is no place in the world like Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui. It feels like it is not even of this world. Located more than 2,000 miles from South America's mainland, it is one of the ...