6. Easter Island - Where Giants Walked
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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The Moai of Easter Island: Craftsmanship and Transportation
This chapter delves into the origins and cultural significance of the moai statues carved by the Rapa Nui people of Easter Island. It details the intricate craftsmanship involved in creating these monumental figures and explores the challenges faced in both their carving and transportation to ceremonial platforms. Through discussion of various theories and archaeological research, the chapter offers insights into the emotional and communal investment in the labor of statue-making and the implications of their transportation methods.
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