Scientists Confirm Moai Statues Were 'Walked' to Their Platforms
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A decade-long study confirms that the moai statues of Easter Island were moved using a 'walking' technique, involving rocking the statues along specially designed roads, challenging previous theories of dragging and highlighting the ingenuity of Rapa Nui society.
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