Why Were They Buried?
Naturally, the statues became buried under rocks and other sediment. Some falsely believed that the people buried them years ago. Once they received approval, the team was able to excavate two of the heads to reveal the torso and waist. Now, it’s believed that mass transport deposits buried the bottom half of the statues. On top of that, you had natural weather and erosion over the centuries.
Why Were They Buried?
ADVERTISEMENT