Ahu Tongariki

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Ahu Tongariki is a significant archaeological site located on Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui. Situated near Hanga Roa, the island's main town, Ahu Tongariki is the largest ahu (stone platform) on the island, featuring an impressive row of 15 moai statues. These imposing monolithic human figures were carved by the Rapa Nui people and are believed to represent important ancestors. The site was restored in the 1990s after being toppled by a tsunami in 1960, and it now stands as a testament to the island's rich cultural heritage and the engineering prowess of its ancient inhabitants.

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