Easter Island was named by Admiral Rogeveen who ‘discovered it’ in 1722. Its people and language are called Rapa Nui and they know the island as ‘te Pito o te Henua’ or the navel of the world. Easter Island has been an archeological mystery ever since it was first discovered. The island is covered with giant monolithic stone statues known as Moai. Much like the pyramids of ancient Egypt modern scholars are uncertain how the primitive people were able to construct, transport and erect the giant statues with limited technology. Many scientists have tried to re-enact erecting the statues, but none have met with success. To this day the moai remain and enigmatic unsolved mystery
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