It is one of the most isolated islands in the world
but 1200 years ago a double-hulled canoe filled with seafarers
from a distant culture landed upon its shores. Over the centuries
that followed a remarkable society developed in isolation on the
island. For reasons still unknown they began carving giant statues
out of volcanic rock. These monuments, known, as "moai" are
some of the most incredible ancient relics ever discovered.
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The people of Easter
Island called themselves the Rapa Nui. Where did they come from
and why did they disappear? Science has learned much about the
enigma of Easter Island and has put to rest some of the more
bizarre theories, but questions and controversies remain.This
collection of fine art prints features many shot using a 4 x
5 view camera producing prints with incredible detail even in
the large sizes.
