New Research Confirms ‘Walking’ Moai Hypothesis

Oct 7, 2025 - 15:45
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New Research Confirms ‘Walking’ Moai Hypothesis
Carl P. Lipo & Terry L. Hunt confirmed via 3D modeling and field experiments that the ancient people of Rapa Nui ‘walked’ the moai statues. Image credit: Carl Lipo.

Binghamton University Professor Carl Lipo and University of Arizona’s Dr. Terry Hunt demonstrated that small groups of the ancient people of Rapa Nui likely used rope and ‘walked’ the giant statues in a zig-zag motion along carefully designed roads.

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