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Archeologists Capture Undomesticated Moai in the Wild
After months of observing and tracking the large creature, archeologists have managed to ambush and subdue a wild Moai. While in captivity it is hoped that historians and scholars can gain better insights into Rapa Nui culture and history. After a short period the Moai will be tagged with a GPS tracker and released back into the wild.
Остров Пасхи также известен как Рапа-Нуи. Его площадь около 162,5 кв. км.Сам осторов расположен в Тихом океане и привлекает путешественников таинственными каменными истуканами, о происхождении которых ходят различные мифы и легенды.
Статуи острова Пасхи называются моаи — это гигантские фигуры человека, вырезанные из горной породы вулканического происхождения. Высотой больше 10 м, они весят более 150 тонн. Встречаются моаи в виде огромной головы или с туловищем до уровня пояса.Идолы разбросаны по всему острову и часто объединены в группы.
Несмотря на то, что поездка на остров Пасхи довольно дорогое мероприятие, ежегодно сотни тысяч туристов едут в Чили, чтобы своими глазами увидеть этих загадочных великанов, сделать фото с моаи и полюбоваться закатами и восходами.
Chile.
Easter Island is also known as Rapa Nui. Its area is about 162.5 sq. km. The island itself is located in the Pacific Ocean and attracts travelers with mysterious stone idols, about the origin of which there are various myths and legends.
The statues of Easter Island are called moai - these are giant human figures carved from volcanic rock. More than 10 m high, they weigh more than 150 tons. There are moai in the form of a huge head or with a body up to waist level. Idols are scattered throughout the island and are often combined into groups.
Despite the fact that a trip to Easter Island is quite an expensive event, hundreds of thousands of tourists travel to Chile every year to see these mysterious giants with their own eyes, take photos with moai and enjoy sunsets and sunrises.
Источник: Telegram-канал САМЫЕ КРАСИВЫЕ МЕСТА НА ЗЕМЛЕ.
Source: Telegram channel THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES ON EARTH