Ahu Nau Nau Moai Statues

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The Ahu Nau Nau Moai Statues are located on Anakena Beach on Easter Island, Chile. This site features seven restored moai statues, significant in Rapa Nui culture. The statues, made of volcanic tuff, vary in height, with some reaching up to 33 feet (10 meters).

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These statues are part of the Polynesian Rapa Nui people’s heritage and were restored in 1978 by archaeologist Sergio Rapu. Ahu Nau Nau is distinct for its detailed carvings, which include topknots made of red scoria. The site is accessible via local roads and is a short distance from the island's main town, Hanga Roa.