The 15 Moai, Ahu Tongariki Easter Island
Ahu Tongariki is the largest ahu on Easter Island . Its moais were toppled during the island's civil wars, and in the twentieth century the ahu was swept inland by a tsunami. It has since been restored and has fifteen moai, including one that weighs eighty-six tonnes, the heaviest ever erected on the island. Ahu Tongariki is one kilometer from Rano Raraku and Poike in the Hotu-iti area of Rapa.
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Stone statuary represents the most visible monumental feature of the archaeological record for Rapa Nui (Easter Island). The architectural complex at Ahu Ura Uranga te Mahina on the island's south coast reflects a long, complicated sequence of ahu structural evolution, and the centre shows two large, late-period ahu and four earlier or subsidiary structures.
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Ahu Tongariki In 1960, an earthquake in Chile triggered a tidal wave, which hit the coast of Easter Island at Tongariki. The tidal wave sent the 15 Tongariki moai—some of which weigh 30.
Moais of Ahu Tongariki, Easter island, Chile Photograph by Marcelo Rabelo
Ahu Tongariki is the largest Moai site of Easter Island. It has 15 moai lined up and includes the largest moai ever erected on the island (you can guess which one) weighing in at over 86 tonnes. You can however see another larger moai in the process of being carved out of the Rano Raraku volcano, but it was never finished.
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Practical Info. Ahu Tongariki is located on the southeast coast of Easter Island and takes about 30 minutes by car from Hanga Roa. The entrance fee to the Rapa Nui National Park is $60 for all non-Chileans (payable on arrival to the island) and includes entrance to Ahu Tongariki.
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Ahu Tongariki was the largest ceremonial structure ever built on Easter Island. In terms ofsize, plan and the number of statues, it represents the apogee in the development ofthe so called 'image ahu', most ofwhich were built in a period ofap proximately five or six hundred years between ca. AD 1000 1500.
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Ahu Tongariki is located on the east side of Rapa Nui, just in front of the volcanic quarry Rano Raraku where they are made. Tsunami destroying Ahu Tongariki in 1960 In 1960, the biggest earthquake ever recorded in the world hit Chile.
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The archaeological record really points to that." Modern applications This centuries-old feat of "walking" the moai still impresses engineers and scientists today: a study published in January 2022.
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South America Top choice in Rapa Nui (Easter Island) The monumental Ahu Tongariki has plenty to set your camera's flash popping. With 15 imposing statues, it is the largest ahu ever built.
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Moais in Ahu Tongariki, Rapa Nui National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Easter Island, Chile
AHU TONGARIKI | The largest ceremonial platform of Easter Island ADVERTISING Ahu Tongariki, the 15 moai statues The contemplation of the imposing Ahu Tongariki with the Pacific Ocean on its back is the fulfilled dream of most travelers who cross the planet to reach Easter Island.
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Ahu Tongariki houses the largest stone platform on Easter Island. This platform, known as an ahu, is lined up on 200 metre (650 foot) long podiums.
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Ahu Tongariki Ahu Tongariki See all things to do Ahu Tongariki 5 2,012 reviews #1 of 41 things to do in Easter Island Ancient RuinsPoints of Interest & Landmarks Closed now Write a review About 15 Of The Island's Famous Moai Statues Stand Here In A Military Lineup Upon A Flat Rock Platform. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
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Coordinates: 27°7′33″S 109°16′37″W Ahu Tongariki. The second moai from the right has a pukao on its head. All fifteen standing moai at Ahu Tongariki. Ahu Tongariki ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈa.u toŋɡaˈɾiki]) is the largest ahu on Easter Island (Rapa Nui).
The 15 Moai, Ahu Tongariki Easter Island
Explore Map Immerse yourself in the mystical allure of Ahu Tongariki on Easter Island, where towering moai statues stand guard over a captivating landscape, inviting you to witness the ancient marvels and uncover the secrets of this extraordinary Polynesian civilization. Ahu Tongariki is one of the most recognizable landmarks on Easter Island.