The Polynesian inhabitants of Easter Island were first encountered by European explorers in the 18th century. Disease and emigration soon depopulated the community.
In the heart of the Pacific Ocean, over 2,000 miles from the nearest continent, lies one of the world’s most iconic archaeological treasure troves - Rapa Nui, known to the outside world as Easter ...
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Who built these giant stone faces?

Massive Moai statues stand on grassy slopes on Easter Island, Rapa Nui, Chile. Each stone figure faces inland across the ...