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.

At 2,500 miles off the coast of Chile, the island is one of the world's most remote places inhabited by people. Up to 1,000 years ago, the islanders started putting giant red hats on the statues.

The restored moai statues of Ahu Tongariki are one of the more spectacular sites on Easter Island. Rano Raraku may have more ...

Yet, it’s home to about 1,000 giant moai statues. Some are almost 30 feet tall and weigh up to 80 tons. This is Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, a land full of history and culture.

Easter Island is known for these iconic Moai statues, as well as mysteries surrounding the inhabitants of the island. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...