Easter Island Moai

Matthew Sibson examines the moai of Easter Island (Rapa Nui), focusing on the Rano Raraku quarry where nearly 400 unfinished statues remain in various stag

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Matthew Sibson examines the moai of Easter Island (Rapa Nui), focusing on the Rano Raraku quarry where nearly 400 unfinished statues remain in various stages of completion, providing a remarkable snapshot of the carving and extraction process. The episode documents how the moai were carved from...

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