The island, home to approximately 1,000 large stone heads known as Moai, has long fascinated archaeologists and historians.

On average, they stand 13 feet high and weigh 14 tons, human heads-on-torsos carved ... positions in the history of Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, the name given by the indigenous people to their ...

Island has fascinated historians, researchers, and tourists for centuries. Reaching it is not easy; flights from Europe, with at least two layovers, take about 30 hours. However, standing face to face ...

a stark reminder that you are still on Easter Island. The distinct features of the moai, with carvings on their backs, are accented by the red scoria top knots, or pukaos, on their heads.