Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

Definition

Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is a remote island located in the Pacific Ocean. It is famous for its monumental stone statues called moai, which were created by the indigenous people of the island.

Related terms

Moai: These are the massive stone statues found on Easter Island that were carved by the Rapa Nui people.

Ahu: An ahu is a ceremonial platform or altar on which moai statues were placed.

Petroglyphs: Petroglyphs are rock carvings made by ancient cultures, and there are some examples of them on Easter Island.