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Moai on Platform (Ahu) (Easter Island, Rapa Nui)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Moai are large stone statues found on Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui. They were created by the indigenous people of the island and placed on platforms called Ahu.

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