A Close Up of a Moai in Rapa Nui (2019-01) by CyArkCyArk
Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is believed to have first been settled by Polynesian voyagers in the 1200s.
A Calm Ocean Around Rapa Nui (2019-01) by CyArkCyArk
The island is located 2,100 miles from the Chilean mainland and has steep cliffs that drop down into the ocean.
Two Moai Looking Out Over Rapa Nui (2019-01) by CyArkCyArk
The settlers carved giant stone statues called moai to represent important ancestors and chiefs. These statues were then transported to different places around the island.
Clouds Above a Line of Moai in Rapa Nui (2019-01) by CyArkCyArk
The island is home to over 900 of these, most of which stand along the coast.
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Some can be seen from the road
Rock Art in Rapa Nui (2019-01) by CyArkCyArk
Rapa Nui is also home to some rock art sites.
Moai dispersed along coastal Rapa Nui by CyArkCyArk
A lot of the island is now protected as a National Park and it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
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Thousands of tourists come to the island every year to experience the unique way of life and visit the incredible archaeology.
