Easter Island Virtual
Tour
It
is one of the most isolated islands in the world but 1200 years ago a double-hulled
canoe filled with seafarers from a distant culture landed upon its shores. Over
the centuries that followed a remarkable society developed in isolation on the
island. For reasons still unknown they began carving giant statues out of volcanic
rock. These monuments, known, as "moai" are some of the most incredible
ancient relics ever discovered. The people of Easter Island called themselves
the Rapa Nui. Where did they come from and why did they disappear? Science has
learned much about the enigma of Easter Island and has put to rest some of the
more bizarre theories, but questions and controversies remain. Explore this
site to get the latest information on the island's history and current research.
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