Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is a remote island in the Pacific Ocean, located over 2,000 miles from the nearest landmass.
The moai statues of Easter Island were carved by the islands indigenous people, the Rapa Nui, over a period of centuries.
The Rapa Nui people of Easter Island have a rich and unique culture, with strong connections to their Polynesian roots.
The Polynesian settlers were the first inhabitants of Easter Island, arriving in canoes from other islands in the Pacific.
Easter Island is shrouded in archaeological mysteries, including the purpose and method of the moai statues construction and transportation.
The stone carvings of Easter Island exhibit remarkable craftsmanship and attention to detail, with each moai possessing unique facial features and expressions.