Explain what occurred to the figures/statues on Easter Island in 1978.

The statues found on Easter Island are believed to be the last remnants of a civilization that existed on Easter Island from 900 AD. It was discovered by Norwegian archaeologist Thor Heyerdahl who was looking for Polynesian artifacts. Heyerdahl sailed his balsa wood raft Kon-Tiki to Polynesia in an attempt to prove that South American people had settled Easter Island centuries before European colonization. It’s still unknown how these statues got there and how they were brought onto Easter Island in the first place; however, it has been shown that they predate any known practice of carving stone with metal tools

The statues are believed to be the last remnants of a civilization that existed on Easter Island from 900 AD.

The statues, which are over 3 feet high and weigh up to 20 tons, were moved by locals who used rollers and rope to move them into place.

It was discovered by Norwegian archaeologist Thor Heyerdahl who was looking for Polynesian artifacts.

It was discovered by Norwegian archaeologist Thor Heyerdahl who was looking for Polynesian artifacts. Heyerdahl sailed his balsa wood raft Kon-Tiki to Polynesia in an attempt to prove the theory that South American people had settled Easter Island centuries before European colonization.

Heyerdahl’s journey from Peru to Easter Island took him five months, crossing thousands of miles across open ocean and reaching some of the most remote islands in Polynesia, including Raroia (Rarotonga) and Anuta (Easter Island). In addition to finding evidence supporting this theory, he also discovered that there were no signs on any other islands along with those found at Rapa Nui which led him believe that Rapa Nui might have been isolated from its neighbors because it was once covered by water due to volcanic eruptions.”

Heyerdahl was looking for Polynesian artifacts.

The expedition was looking for Polynesian artifacts. Heyerdahl was sailing a balsa wood raft, named Kon Tiki, from Peru to Easter Island. It took him five months and required the use of an inflatable boat called an “Oru” (the Maori name) which carried supplies on board. Once he reached Rapa Nui, he discovered that there were no signs of any human habitation or activity such as pottery manufacture or agriculture at all.

Heyerdahl believed this could only mean one thing: South American people had settled Easter Island centuries before European colonization because there were no indigenous inhabitants who could have lived on Rapa Nui during its time as an independent nation prior to colonization by Europeans in 1722!

In 1966, he sailed his balsa wood raft Kon-Tiki to Polynesia in an attempt to prove the theory that South American people had settled Easter Island centuries before European colonization.

His journey ended when he ran into bad weather off the coast of Chile and was forced to abandon his vessel.

It’s still unknown how these statues got there and how they were brought onto Easter Island in the first place.

The statues are still a mystery. It’s unknown how these statues got there and how they were brought onto Easter Island in the first place. They are believed to be the last remnants of an ancient civilization that existed on Easter Island from 900 AD until Europeans arrived in 1722. Norwegian archaeologist Thor Heyerdahl was looking for Polynesian artifacts when he discovered them, but their exact age is uncertain—some experts say they could be as old as 1350 while others estimate 1600s or 1700s.

The remains of statues found on Easter Island strongly suggests that there was once a civilization at this location

Easter Island is an island in the South Pacific Ocean. It’s known for its giant stone statues, which were carved between 1200 and 1500 AD. The statues have been called “moai” and they stand up to 13 feet tall. They are believed to be the last remnants of a civilization that existed on Easter Island from 900 AD onward.

In 1978, Norwegian archaeologist Thor Heyerdahl discovered these statues while looking for Polynesian artifacts near Puna Pau volcano on Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

The remains of statues found on Easter Island strongly suggests that there was once a civilization at this location. The question remains, how did they get there? Perhaps they were brought there by Polynesian sailors or other South Americans who visited their island long ago. We will never know for sure what caused this civilization to disappear but we can make some educated guesses based on the facts available today: firstly, it may have been due to overpopulation because most skeletons found had only one rib; secondly, it could have been due to either drought conditions or lack thereof during farming season due to changes in weather patterns which occurred between 900 AD-1400 AD (also known as Rano Tuvai period).

Easter Island is a remote island in the South Pacific Ocean, located just over 3,500 miles west of Chile. The island was inhabited by the Rapa Nui people until their disappearance around 1500 AD. Upon arrival, the first thing that struck me was how empty and lifeless the island was. I found out that many statues on Easter Island have been severely damaged by nature and time. Some of these figures have survived because they were buried underground, but others have been destroyed. In some cases such as one at Rano Raraku, the statue has survived because it was partially hidden from view by other statues or stones. It’s very difficult to predict what will happen to these statues 60 years from now when there are no more islands for them to be on!

Easter Island is a remote island in the South Pacific Ocean, located just over 3,500 miles west of Chile.

Easter Island is a remote island in the South Pacific Ocean, located just over 3,500 miles west of Chile. The island was inhabited by the Rapa Nui people until their disappearance around 1500 AD.

The statues on Easter Island are called moai and were made using basalt stone (a volcanic rock). They usually stand around 8 feet tall and weigh up to 80 tons each!

The island was inhabited by the Rapa Nui people until their disappearance around 1500 AD.

Easter Island is an island in the Pacific Ocean. It was inhabited by the Rapa Nui people until their disappearance around 1500 AD. In 1722, an English captain named James Cook sighted the island and named it after his ship’s destination, the “Endeavor”.

In 1868 a German missionary named Johann Georg Grotefend noticed that some of the statues on Easter Island had been damaged by people who had used them as target practice for spears or arrows. He also discovered that there were no signs of agriculture or tool use during this time period.

Upon arrival, the first thing that struck me was how empty and lifeless the island was.

Upon arrival, the first thing that struck me was how empty and lifeless the island was. It seemed like a ghost town; there were no people around and very few signs of life. The only things I could see were some statues in different places around the island, which made me wonder if they had been placed there to commemorate something or simply because they looked good on camera.

The next day, we went on a hike up Mount Terevaka (the highest point on Easter Island) where we found some more statues but also some interesting rock formations that formed strange shapes when viewed from above. We also saw giant boulders strewn across an area called Haoatapu Lagoon—this area has been named for its resemblance to fish swimming about in an oceanic pool!

I found out that many statues on Easter Island have been severely damaged by nature and time.

• I found out that many statues on Easter Island have been severely damaged by nature and time.
• Some of them have survived because they were buried underground.
• Others have been destroyed by the elements or human hands.

Some of these figures have survived because they were buried underground, but others have been destroyed.

Some of these figures have survived because they were buried underground, but others have been destroyed.

Other than the fact that some statues were partially hidden from view by other statues or stones, which helps explain why some figures look like they’ve been damaged and others still look intact after all these years.

In some cases such as one at Rano Raraku, the statue has survived because it was partially hidden from view by other statues or stones.

Some statues have survived because they were partially hidden from view by other statues or stones. For example, in some cases such as one at Rano Raraku, the statue has survived because it was partially hidden from view by other statues or stones.

The most famous example of this is a large stone figure called Moai Ekari (the “Big Stone Giants”). It is found on the northern end of Rapa Nui Island and measures about 5 meters high and weighs about 70 tons!

It’s very difficult to predict what will happen to these statues 60 years from now when there are no more islands for them to be on!

Easter Island statues are a great example of how nature and time can destroy a structure. The statues were built by the Rapa Nui people, who inhabited Easter Island from about 1500-1722 AD. They used stone to build their houses, temples, and other buildings on the island. As time went on, their method of building became more advanced as they started using wood instead of stone for some types of construction materials like beams or columns.

However, since this was before modern technology existed in any form (except maybe for tools), there was no way for them to know that these structures wouldn’t last forever! So when someone decided they wanted something else done using wood instead – maybe because they thought it looked better than stone – then everything could go wrong very quickly!

The fact remains: even though these places look amazing today with all those cool statues surrounding us every day…they won’t last forever because eventually something will happen which causes damage beyond repair; whether it’s natural causes such as earthquakes or human actions such as vandalism.”

These statues will not survive forever

The statues will be in danger of being destroyed by nature. The statue of the Moai is an important cultural symbol to the islanders, and it’s not a good idea for them to destroy these statues. If you don’t believe me, ask any native resident of Easter Island—they’ll tell you that there are lots of stories about how these statues were made or who made them or why they were built where they are now.

The statues are also in danger from time itself: as we know from experience on Earth (and other planets), dinosaurs went extinct because they couldn’t adapt quickly enough when their environment changed (like going from trees to grassland). This could happen again on Easter Island if too many tourists visit and damage the environment while hiking around looking at ancient ruins!

These statues will not survive forever. The Rapa Nui people have left behind some of the most beautiful and mysterious works of art known to man, many of which are in danger of being lost forever. This is why I think it’s important to study them now while they’re still here for us all to see! You never know what might happen tomorrow or next week so why not enjoy these amazing pieces right now?