Easter Island
Chile
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Easter Island is one of the most remote islands in the world, captivating with its mysterious past. It was discovered by Dutch navigator Jacob Roggeveen on Easter Sunday in 1722. The island's signature feature is over 800 stone statues called moai, weighing up to about 20 tons and standing over 6 meters tall. These statues once formed part of the culture of the ancient Rapa Nui civilization, which existed here before colonists arrived in the 18th century. The island's unique cultural heritage has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. Today, Easter Island with its green hills, scenic volcanic craters, fields, and rugged cliffs surrounded by the Pacific Ocean offers a magnificent opportunity to feel at the edge of the world and try to unravel the mystery of one of the oldest civilizations.