Scientists just proved the moai could walk, solving a 500-year mystery

ScienceDaily
Oct 8, 2025, 9:43 am208 pts
Researchers confirmed that Rapa Nui’s moai statues could “walk” upright using a rocking motion, aided by rope and just a few people. Experiments with replicas and 3D models revealed design features like a forward lean and curved bases that made movement possible. Concave roads across the island further…

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