Moai statue at Tongariki, on Easter Island, Pacific Ocean

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Some of the Moai statues that are situated around Easter Island. Believed to be figures of deceased chiefs or gods. Moai are often named after dead heroes and are believed to have transmitted power to the living family chief.

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Size: 2651px × 4140px
Location: Tongariki Beach, Easter Island, Chile, Pacific Ocean, Polynesia.
Photo credit: © Rob Welch / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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