Uncovering The Architects
While a lot has been uncovered about the island’s history, there remains one large mystery. Who built the Moai? Well, the most popular theory says that professional carvers that came from the Polynesians’ craft guilds were responsible. However, some theorize that clans worked together on the statues. This theory is supported by the fact that the Rano Raraku quarry was observed to be divided into areas for clans.
Uncovering The Architects
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