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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.
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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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Discover the dramatic beauty and rich history of Easter Island on a captivating full-day tour from Hanga Roa. Admire an intriguing tableau of iconic 'moai' sculptures with an experienced archeologist guide; explore the volcanic slopes and dramatic quarry of Rano Raraku; and marvel at the sacred ceremonial sites in Ahu Akahanga. Conclude your enriching exploration while reclining on the.
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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.
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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).
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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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The best ways to experience Ahu Tongariki are: Easter Island Full-Day Tour: Ahu Tongariki, Rano Raraku and Anakena Beach. 3-Day Tour of Rapa Nui. Private Tour: Full Day Easter Island Highlights. Book tours and tickets to experience Ahu Tongariki. Reserve a ticket for your trip to Easter Island today.
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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 5 2,012 reviews #1 of 41 things to do in Easter Island Ancient RuinsPoints of Interest & Landmarks Closed now 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM 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. Improve this listing Tours & experiences
Moais in Ahu Tongariki, Rapa Nui National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Easter Island, Chile
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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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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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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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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Ahu Tongariki at sunrise Even though Ahu Tongariki is located on the opposite side of the island from Hanga Roa, many go there to see the sun rising behind the monument. For this you may either rent a car and go by yourself or ask for it to be part of a private tour .