statues

Scientists have solved one of the Easter Island statues’ most enduring mysteries

Easter Island's moai statues have long been an enigma to researchers who wondered how the ancient Rapa Nui people managed…

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The statues of Easter Island really have “market”, and physics confirms it

A research team including the archaeologist of the University of Binghamton Carl Lipo confirmed via 3D modeling and experiences on…

3 weeks ago

MOAI statues from Easter Island are really “walked”: physics and archeology confirm the hypothesis

For centuries, researchers have been captivated by the mystery of how the ancient inhabitants of Rapa Nui – also known…

3 weeks ago