These statues, often called “Easter Island heads,” actually have full bodies, many hidden under the soil. At the famous quarry of Rano Raraku, about 95% of the statues were carved from soft ...

In 1955, it was discovered that Moai, the ancient and mysterious giant heads on Easter Island, had very large bodies buried underneath the ground. Now, scientists and archaeologists believe they know ...

Archaeologists believe they have solved one ancient mystery surrounding the famous Easter Island statues. At 2,500 miles off the coast of Chile, the island is one of the world's most remote places ...

Experts pointed out that similar statues on surrounding Pacific Islands have similar poses. "[Easter Island] is one of the most amazing places on planet Earth that I have been to. It is riddled ...

As of the latest census, taken in 2017, the population of Easter Island was 7,750. Most of its residents live in the main town of Hanga Roa. The island is famous for its enormous stone statues ...

this new theory has faced criticism from experts who pointed out similar statues on surrounding Pacific Islands, which have similar poses. Archaeologist Dr Dale F Simpson Jr said: "[Easter Island ...

Easter Island is known for these iconic Moai statues, as well as mysteries surrounding the inhabitants of the island. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

The islanders call them "moai," and they have puzzled ... on Easter Island's moai are the results of Van Tilburg's survey in 1989. She reported, "A total of 887 monolithic statues has been located ...