Eastern Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is the most isolated island on earth. It remains an enigma how the island's descendants could design and sculpt hundreds of colossal Moai head sculptures from hard volcanic tuff, transport them to great distances, and erect them on great stone platforms (Ahu). Three volcanoes gave rise to this island, creating dramatic landscapes. Ancient inhabitants had an organized society, a written language, wonderful building techniques, and a complex religion.
