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Ana Kai Tangata Cave Entrance Easter .Ana Kai Tangata is one of the most interesting and accesible caves on the island. Its name has led to various speculations due to the different translations. On one hand, Ana, means “cave”; Tangata, means “man”; and Kai, means “to eat” in modern Rapa Nui. For which, the cave is referred to as “the cave of the cannibals” or of the “man-heaters”. However, there is no archaeological proof or any oral traditions that confirm that the Rapa Nui practiced cannibalism.

The head of a lying unfinished Moai statue in the quarry at Rano Raraku volcano in Rapa Nui National Park on Easter Island (Rapa Nui) in Chile.

The Ana Kakenga lava cave with an exit hole over the blue ocean of the Pacific on the coast of Rapa Nui, Easter Island

Coastline at Easter island

This is the largest moai ever carved on easter island. It still sits at Rano Raraku ready to be moved to its final location. If completed and erected, would stand 21 meters high and weigh 270 tons.

Halona Beach Cove in Hawaii

Unfinished Moai Statue lying in Rock Bed at Famous Rano Raraku Archaeological Site, Easter Island Rapa Nui Chile

$Some of the iconic Moai statues of Easter Island, half buried in the soil near the quarry at the extinct volcano of Rano Raraku. This quarry is known as the birthplace of the Moai and the Moai seen here hadn't even begun their journey to their respective Ahu (stone platforms) as they were still being carved out of the volcanic rock.\n\nThe Moai were constructed around five or six hundred years ago and represent the islanders' ancestors. They were all toppled after a period of tribal warfare broke out, though a number were restored in the twentieth century.$

The cave of the cannibals

Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Polynesia, Chile - February 16, 2024: A natural sea swimming pool in Hanga Roa downtown.

Volcanic Cavern at beach Charco Azul - El Hierro, Canary Islands

Rapa Nui. Ahu Akahanga park on Easter Island, Chile

South America, Chile, Easter Island: - photographed by Ana Kai Tangata cave south of Hanga Roa.

This captivating view from within a cave showcases the vibrant blue waters and lush greenery of Oahus coastline, highlighting the islands natural splendor.

Ana Te Pora is a medium-sized cave.

Hercules Leg Cave at Lava Beds National Monument in California, USA.

HDR of a rocky cave leading to sea with ice look alike rocks and stalactite

Moai Statues. Rapa Nui. Easter Island, Isla de Pascua, Polynesia, Chile, Oceania

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Rapa Nui Rano Raraku Moai Statues Easter Island Chile

Moai unfinished carving in the quarry of the Rano Raraku volcano on Easter Island. Rapa Nui

A detailed view of the cave's rugged wall, showcasing its intricate textures and formations up close.

Easter Island - Chile

Mediterranean Sea

Aereal view of Anakena Beach, Easter Island.

Overhanging rocky coastal scene

Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile- October 3, 2018: An unfinished moai remains where it was abandoned almost eight centuries ago in the quarry at Rano Raraku. This shows how the statues were carved lying down from the compressed ash of the volcano before being erected, finished and moved to a site near the coast. Using only stone tools, there is much speculation about how this was all accomplished.

View of Easter Island shore

View onto the ocean during sunset through one of the windows at the Ana Kakenga Cave or two windows cave in Easter Island, Rapa Nui, Chile, South America

Weathered Buddhas at Yungang Grottoes, ancient Chinese Buddhist temple grottoes built during the Northern Wei dynasty near the city of Datong, in the province of Shanxi. They are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture and one of the three most famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China. The others are Longmen and Mogao.

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