Walking moai (IMAGE)

Binghamton University

Walking moai

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A research team including Binghamton University archaeologist Carl Lipo has confirmed via 3D modeling and field experiments that the ancient people of Rapa Nui "walked" the iconic moai statues.

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Carl Lipo

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