Easter Island - Wikipedia
WEBEaster Island (Spanish: Isla de Pascua [ˈisla ðe ˈpaskwa]; Rapa Nui: Rapa Nui) is an island and special territory of Chile in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle in Oceania.
Easter Island | Map, Statues, Heads, History, Moai, & Facts
WEBApr 21, 2024 · Easter Island, Chilean dependency in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is the easternmost outpost of the Polynesian island world. It is famous for its giant stone statues. The island stands in isolation 1,200 miles (1,900 km) east of Pitcairn Island and 2,200 miles (3,540 km) west of Chile.
Easter Island - Statues, Mystery & Facts | HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Easter Island, located in the South Pacific Ocean, is home to an array of almost 900 giant stone figures that date back many centuries. The statues reveal their creators to be master craftsmen...
History of Easter Island - Wikipedia
WEBHistory of Easter Island. Location of Easter Island in the South Pacific Ocean. Geologically one of the youngest inhabited territories on Earth, Easter Island (also called Rapa Nui), located in the mid- Pacific Ocean, was, for most of its history, one of the most isolated.
A Guide to Easter Island, Chile - National Geographic
WEBJun 13, 2018 · How to Visit. Cars, motorcycles, and mountain bikes are available for hire and all are good ways for visitors to explore the island’s scattered archaeological sites. While most people visit Rapa ...
Everything to know about Easter Island's iconic statues
WEBOct 19, 2022 · HISTORY & CULTURE. EXPLAINER. Easter Island’s iconic statues remain at risk after devastating fire. Recent blazes chewed through the heritage site, causing “irreparable” damage to hundreds of...
The Secrets of Easter Island | Smithsonian
WEBToo far south for a tropical climate, lacking coral reefs and perfect beaches, and whipped by perennial winds and seasonal downpours, Easter Island nonetheless possesses a rugged beauty—a...
Rapa Nui National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBRapa Nui National Park is a protected Chilean wildlife area located in Easter Island, which concentrates the legacy of the Rapa Nui culture. This culture displayed extraordinary characteristics that are expressed in singular architecture and sculpture within the Polynesian context.
Easter Island - Wikiwand
WEBEaster Island is an island and special territory of Chile in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle in Oceania. The island is most famous for its nearly 1,000 extant monumental statues, called moai, which were created by the early Rapa Nui people.
Rapa Nui (Easter Island) travel - Lonely Planet | Chile, South America
WEBGetty Images. Rapa Nui (Easter Island) Chile, South America. Few areas in the world possess a more mystical pull than this tiny speck of land, one of the most isolated places on Earth. It's hard to feel connected to Chile, over 2300 …
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