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  • Easter Island Statues Built by Small Clans, 3D Model Reveals
    December 2, 2025
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    Easter Island Statues Built by Small Clans, 3D Model Reveals

    New 3D modeling of the Rano Raraku quarry suggests the moai were carved by decentralized family groups, not a single unified society, around 800 years ago. This digital reconstruction provides a comprehensive, shareable record of the site, allowing detailed virtual study of carving styles and ina...

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  • How Easter Island's Giant Statues Walked to Their Platforms
    October 13, 2025
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    How Easter Island's Giant Statues Walked to Their Platforms

    The moai statues of Easter Island, some weighing up to 92 tons, were carved around 800 years ago, and a theory by archaeologist Carl Lipo suggests they were transported upright by "walking" them with ropes. Recent studies, including 3D modeling and field tests, support this walking hypothesis, wi...

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