Cruise ship Discovery anchored off Easter Island Chile South Pacific with Ahu Vai Ure in foreground at Tahai

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The mystery of the giant statues of Easter Island continues with experts divided as to whether they were made by Polynesians or Peruvians. The island is known as the naval of the world due to its remoteness. However it is a cruise ship port of call nowadays. Ships anchor off the coast

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Size: 5772px × 3791px
Location: Ahu Vai Ure, Tahai, Easter Island, Chile, South America, South Pacific
Photo credit: © Marion Bull / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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