Rapa Nui
- States
- Chile
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1995
- Location
- Easter Island province of the Valparaíso Region
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Coordinates
- -27.15, -109.45
- Last Visited
- 2025
- UNESCO ID
- 715
- WH Site
- 715
Rapa Nui, the indigenous name of Easter Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Chile, is a remote island famed for its monumental moai statues, carved by the Polynesian Rapa Nui people between the 13th and 16th centuries. These iconic stone figures, set against volcanic landscapes and coastal cliffs, reflect a sophisticated ancient culture and its spiritual traditions. Recognized for its archaeological and cultural significance, it stands as a unique testament to human ingenuity and isolation.
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