How Easter Island’s giant statues ‘walked’: New research rewrites ancient history
Scientists have uncovered how ancient Easter Islanders moved massive moai statues. Instead of dragging them flat, the statues were rocked upright. Teams used ropes to guide them forward, a method requiring only human power. This discovery challenges previous theories and highlights the ingenuity of the Rapa Nui people. The moai effectively 'walked' to their ceremonial platforms.
Scientists have uncovered how ancient Easter Islanders moved massive moai statues. Instead of dragging them flat, the statues were rocked upright. Teams used ropes to guide them forward, a method requiring only human power. This discovery challenges previous theories and highlights the ingenuity of the Rapa Nui people. The moai effectively 'walked' to their ceremonial platforms.
