Rano Raraku was the quarry where all of the moai
were carved and transported from here.
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On the slopes of the volcano Rano Raraku there
are over 300 statues in various sizes and
various stages of completion.
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Rano Raraku.
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A moai in the evening sun.
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An incomplete moai in the quarry.
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Ahu (ceremonial and burial site) with
reconstructed moai.
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Ahu Tahai at sunset. |
Ahu Tongariki is the largest ahu on the island
with 15 up to 9m high moai.
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Formerly had all moai "pukao" on their heads.
Presumably it reflect a male hairstyle. |
Moai represent probably important
chiefs and ancestors.
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Anakena Beach.
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Ahu Nau Nau. |
Puna Pau is the quarry where the headdresses
(pukao) were carved out of red scoria.
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Ahu Akivi is the only ahu erected inland and
which statues look out to sea.
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On the edge of the extinct volcano crater
Rano Kau.
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Easter Island is ideal for horse riding.
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