The Moai of Easter Island: Silent Sentinels

Nearly 1,000 colossal stone statues staring from a remote island.

Carved by the Rapa Nui people between 1250 and 1500 AD, these monolithic statues stand up to 33 feet tall and weigh as much as 82 tons. Their purpose and how they were transported remain subjects of intense debate. The statues are a testament to human ingenuity and a somber warning about resource depletion.