https://www.tombarratphotography.com/p443918385 Easter Island, a Chilean territory, is a remote volcanic island in Polynesia. Its native name is Rapa Nui. It&rsquo;s famed for archaeological sites, including nearly 900 monumental statues called moai, created by inhabitants during the 13th&ndash;16th centuries. The moai are carved human figures with oversize heads, often resting on massive stone pedestals called ahus. Ahu Tongariki has the largest group of upright moai. <br/> <br/>We were there in 2012. en-us Thomas Barrat (Tom Barrat Photography) Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Chile South America Travel and Places