Rapa Nui
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Rapa Nui

Rapa Nuic. 1250โ€“1722 CEChileOceania
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The Core Mystery Brief

A remote Pacific island famous for its nearly 900 monolithic moai statues, carved by the Rapa Nui people.

What We Know

The moai were carved from volcanic tuff and transported across the island using methods still debated.

What Is Debated

Whether the islanders caused ecological collapse through deforestation, or external factors were responsible, is contested.

The Mystery

How were the multi-tonne moai transported across the island?

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