Scientists uncover new Easter Island moai statue in dry lake bed

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A new moai – one of Easter Island’s iconic monolithic statues – has been found in the bed of a dry lake in a volcano crater, the Indigenous community that administers the site on the Chilean island has said.

Published 3 months ago · Santiago, Chile

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BBC News

Easter Island statue uncovered in dried-up lake

It is thought to be the first time an artefact from the Rapa Nui people has been found in the area.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

New Easter Island moai statue discovered in volcano crater

The 1.6-metre statue has been described as ‘full-bodied with recognisable features but no clear definition’

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Scientists uncover new Easter Island moai statue in dry lake bed

Scientists have found a previously undiscovered moai on Easter Island, uncovering the large stone statue in a dry lake bed on the tiny, remote island in the middle of the Pacific.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

New maoi statue discovered in Easter Island dry lake

Researchers have found a new moai statue in a dry lake on the Chilean island of Rapa Nui, joining the approximately 1,000 other iconic monolithic sculptures on what is internationally known as Easter Island

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Easter Island mystery after new moai statue found at bottom of lagoon

Last October, a huge blaze that swept through part of Easter Island caused significant damage to the renowned stone moai monuments.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Mysterious new Easter Island statue emerges after volcanic crater lake dries up

A team discovered the maoi head carving submerged in mud while carrying out work at the Rano Raraku volcano on Easter Island - island locals think the statue may have been there for centuries

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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