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They built the moai because it represented as their chiefs, or their powerful ancestors.
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Why did they build the moai?
The moai were built by the Rapa Nui people of Easter Island for religious and ceremonial purposes, to honor their ancestors and chiefs. These statues were also believed to hold ancestral spirits and protect the people of the island.
Where did moai get their name?
The Moai got their names from their native dinosaurs
How many moai rae there on Easter Island?
There are one hundred twenty nine moai on Easter Island.
When did Moai Better Blues happen?
Moai Better Blues happened in 2008.
Describe the features of Moai?
Moai are monolithic human figures on Easter Island. Moai Seamount is a submarine volcano in the Pacific Ocean west of Easter Island.
What is Fraternal Order of Moai's motto?
The motto of Fraternal Order of Moai is '"Fun with a Purpose.'.
When was Moai Better Blues created?
Moai Better Blues was created on 2008-01-10.
What are the moai made of?
The Easter island Moai (monolithic human figures) are made of rock
What does the moai statues feel like?
The moai statues are made of volcanic tuff, which is rough and coarse in texture. If you were to touch a moai statue, you would feel the rough surface of the stone and its weathered appearance.
What is the smallest moai on Easter Island?
The smallest moai on Easter Island is thought to be the "Comrade" moai, which is around 2.4 meters (7.9 feet) in height. It is located at the Ahu Akivi site on the island.
How old are the moai statues?
The Moai could be thousands of years older than commonly thought as some of them are buried in 20 feet of sediment which would take thousands of years to build up. (As stated by Dr Robert Schoch on the History channel show Ancient Aliens)
The sacred sites of Easter Island in Polynesia are watched over by?
Moai apex
