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Easter Island's moai

c. 1250 to 1500

Nearly 900 giant statues

Disputed Puzzling monuments · Verified 2026-10-31 · WWV-HS-UM-006

The Rapa Nui people carved nearly 900 moai from volcanic rock. Experiments suggest they were moved upright with ropes in a rocking motion, though how they did it is still debated.

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