Easter Island's Moai Statues May Have Walked to Where They Now Stand

The article discusses the longstanding debate surrounding how the iconic Moai statues on Easter Island were transported to their current locations. Recent research suggests that the statues may have "walked" to their resting places, rather than being transported using more conventional methods. The study, conducted by a team of researchers, observed that the statues' bases have a distinct shape that would have allowed them to be "rocked" back and forth, effectively "walking" them across the island. This method, known as "walking," is believed to have been a more efficient and practical way of moving the massive stone figures, which can weigh up to 20 tons, than previously thought. The findings challenge the conventional understanding of how the Moai statues were moved and provide new insights into the engineering and logistical capabilities of the island's inhabitants. This discovery adds to the ongoing efforts to unravel the mysteries surrounding the iconic monumental structures and the ancient civilization that created them.