Category Archives: Ranu Raraku

Easter Island Wrapup and Contents

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

It’s now been over two months since I returned from Patagonia, Antarctica, the Falklands, Iguazu Falls and Easter Island.  Most of that time I have been writing up Easter Island, which I have now finished.  Having got home I have … Continue reading →

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25th April: Easter Island (Puna Pau)

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

Puna Pau was the scoria quarry where the Rapanui extracted the red pukao or topknots, which fitted on top of the heads of some moai.  They may have represented hats, hair tied up or feather headdresses.  They are a later … Continue reading →

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22nd & 23rd April: Easter Island (Rano Raraku)

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

Ranu Raraku is where the Rapanui made the vast majority of the moai. Most of the moai were made from volcanic Tuff, a form of compacted ash originating from a pyroclastic flow. Since they did not have metal, they worked … Continue reading →

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