Traditions of the Pacific Presents
The Statues Walked: Recent Research on Moai Transport on Rapa Nui
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Dr. Terry Hunt, Dean, Honors College, University of Arizona
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Hawaiian Hall
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Traditions of the Pacific Presents
The Statues Walked: Recent Research on Moai Transport on Rapa Nui Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Dr. Terry Hunt, Dean, Honors College, University of Arizona
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Hawaiian Hall Atrium
General: $10 / Members: Free with pre-registration and ID
Since the arrival of Europeans to Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in 1722, it has been a mystery how the monumental moai were carved from the inland quarry and moved to the coast. How could the natives of Rapa Nui move the multi-ton monoliths such a distance. Hear from Dr. Terry Hunt and view the documentary film that reveals how the moai walked to where they are today.
