Living TRAVEL - CHILE - EASTER ISLAND

Moai Sites -
Ahu Tahai and Vinapu
 


The setting of Ahu Tahai near Hangaroa


The remains of a boat-shaped house can be seen in the foreground (see 12 images below)
 

 

 

 

Close up of one of the above statues
 

Showing the detail structure of the platform surrounds
 

 

Two odd statues are nearby - one of which has a hat
 

 

 
 

Close up of the boat shape house remains
 

A reconstructed stone house
 

Old grinding stones
 


Vinapu - with Inca style wall
 

Remains of an Inca-style wall with fallen Moai
 

Details of the "Inca" stonework
 

 

Fallen Moai
 

 

Close up of fallen Moai showing detail of hand/finger carving


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