Ahu Collection

Chile, Easter Island, Hanga Nui. Rapa Nui National Park, Ahu Tongariki (aka Tonariki). Fifteen large moi statues on the largest ceremonial platform in all of Polynesia. Moi with pukao (headdress)

Ahu Tongariki, the largest ahu on the Island, Tongariki is a row of 15 giant stone Moai statues, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chile, South America

Eastern roe deer, Capreolus pygargus 1, spotted deer, Cervus axis 2, hog deer, Cervus porcinus 3, Muntjac deer
FLO4574278 Eastern roe deer, Capreolus pygargus 1, spotted deer, Cervus axis 2, hog deer, Cervus porcinus 3, Muntjac deer, Muntiacus muntjak 4, roe deer, Capreolus capreolus, stag 5 and doe 6

McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom 7-0473
Turk Hava Kuvvetleri - McDonnell Douglas F-4E-40-MC Phantom 7-0473 (msn 3636, ex 68-0473), of 7CU AHU, at Boscombe Down for Air Tournament international 1992, on 13 June 1992

McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom 7-473
Turk Hava Kuvvetleri - McDonnell Douglas F-4E-40-MC Phantom 7-473 (msn 3636, ex 68-0473), of 7CU AHU, at Boscombe Down on 13 June 1992. (Turk Hava Kuvvetleri - Turkish Air Force). Date: 1993

Easter Island moai and Milky Way C020 / 0727
Easter Island moai and Milky Way. Panoramic view of the arch of the Milky Way in the night sky over silhouetted moai statues on Easter Island (Rapa Nui) in the South Pacific

Some of the finest preserved moais on Easter Island, the splendid moais of Ahu Nau Nau sit on their platform on Anakena Beach surrounded by white sand, turquoise sea and swaying palm trees

Five of the fifteen colossal stone statues or moais of Tongariki at sunrise. The moais stand on their platform or ahu on the eastern coast of the island at the foot of the Poike Peninsula

View of Moais -- stone statues of the Rapa Nui culture -- on the Ahu Tongariki site on Easter Island, 3700 km off the Chilean coast in the Pacific Ocean, on August 12, 2013

Picture No. 10861967
The fifteen Moais of Ahu Tongariki, restored 1990s after a tsunami in 1960 washed the moais hundreds of metres inland. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Moai on Ahu Ature Huki. Anakena Bay. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Anakena beach with Moais on Ahu (ceremonial mound) Nau Nau. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Head of fallen moai on Ahu Te Peu. Ahu is a ceremonial mound on which the monolith or moai was placed. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Moai on Ahu Ature Huki. Anakena Bay. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861965
One of the fifteen Moais of Ahu Tongariki, restored 990s after a 1960 tsunami washed the moais hundreds of metres inland. Easter Island), Chile Date:

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Anakena beach with Moais on Ahu (ceremonial mound) Nau Nau. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Relief carvings of frigatebirds on Ahu (ceremonial mound) Nau Nau..Anakena Bay. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861963
Petroglyph of Papa Tataku Poke, representing a Tangata Manu (birdman) with the fifteen Moais of Ahu Tongariki beyond. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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The fifteen Moais of Ahu Tongariki, restored 1990s after a tsunami in 1960 washed the moais hundreds of metres inland. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Moai on Ahu Huri, restored 1972..Mound and moai were aligned to face the rising sun at the winter solstice. Hurenga. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Moais on Ahu Ko Te Riku and Ahu Tahai (ahu are ceremonial mounds for moai or statues), in Tahai ceremonial complex. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Moais on Ahu Ko Te Riku and Ahu Tahai (ahu are ceremonial mounds for moai or statues), in Tahai ceremonial complex. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Supporting wall of Ahu (ceremonial mound) Vinapu.with blocks fitting perfectly together. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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A supporting wall of Ahu (ceremonial mound) Vinapu, with blocks fitting perfectly together. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Topknots (pukaos) of the Moais of Ahu Hanga Poukura carved of red scoria or volcanic rock. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Collapsed Moais of Ahu Vaihu o Hanga Tee Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861962
Petroglyph of Papa Tataku Poke, representing a Tangata Manu (birdman) with the fifteen Moais of Ahu Tongariki beyond. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861966
The fifteen Moais of Ahu Tongariki, restored 1990s after a tsunami in 1960 washed the moais hundreds of metres inland. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Restored moai with top-knot, on Ahu Ko Te Riku, 4.5 m or 15 ft tall, 20 tonnes, dated to 690 AD, in the Tahai ceremonial complex. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Restored moai with top-knot, on Ahu Ko Te Riku, 4.5 m or 15 ft tall, 20 tonnes, dated to 690 AD, in the Tahai ceremonial complex. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Restored moai with top-knot, on Ahu Ko Te Riku, 4.5 m or 15 ft tall, 20 tonnes, dated to 690 AD, in the Tahai ceremonial complex. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Restored moai with top-knot, on Ahu Ko Te Riku, 4.5 m or 15 ft tall, 20 tonnes, dated to 690 AD, in the Tahai ceremonial complex. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Restored moai with top-knot, on Ahu Ko Te Riku, 4.5 m or 15 ft tall, 20 tonnes, dated to 690 AD, in the Tahai ceremonial complex. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Restored moai with top-knot, on Ahu Ko Te Riku, 4.5 m or 15 ft tall, 20 tonnes, dated to 690 AD, in the Tahai ceremonial complex. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Restored moai with top-knot, on Ahu Ko Te Riku, 4.5 m or 15 ft tall, 20 tonnes, dated to 690 AD, in the Tahai ceremonial complex. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Moais on Ahu Vai Uri in the Tahai ceremonial complex. Hanga Roa, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Restored moai with top-knot, on Ahu Ko Te Riku, 4.5 m or 15 ft tall, 20 tonnes, dated to 690 AD, in the Tahai ceremonial complex. Easter Island, Chile Date:

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Moais on Ahu Vai Uri and Ahu Tahai (ahu are ceremonial mounds for moai or statues), in the Tahai ceremonial complex. Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Moais on Ahu Vai Uri in the Tahai ceremonial complex. Hanga Roa, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Moai (monolithic stone statue) of Ahu Tautira in the capital township Hanga Roa, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Moai (monolithic stone statue) of Ahu Tautira in the capital township Hanga Roa, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

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Moai (monolithic stone statue) of Ahu Tautira in the capital township Hanga Roa, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Armenia, Kotayk, Geghard, bird carving at Geghard Monastery
Armenia - Geghard Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2000), founded in the 4th century. Relief

Armenia, Kotayk, Geghard, wall relief in Geghard Monastery
Armenia - Geghard Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2000), founded in the 4th century. Relief

Armenia, Kotayk, Geghard, animal sculpture at Geghard Monastery
Armenia - Geghard Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2000), founded in the 4th century. Relief

Armenia, Kotayk, Geghard, Geghard Monastery exterior
Armenia - Geghard Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2000), founded in the 4th century

Armenia, Zvartnots, Church of Saint Hripsime on archaeological site
Armenia - Zvartnots, archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2000). Church of Saint Hripsime, AD 618

Armenia, Kotayk, Geghard, church of Geghard Monastery
Armenia - Geghard Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2000), founded in the 4th century. Church

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Ahu, a captivating symbol of Chile's Easter Island, holds the secrets of ancient civilization. Nestled within the breathtaking Rapa Nui National Park, Ahu Tongariki stands tall as the largest ahu on the island. Its majestic row of 15 colossal stone Moai statues, known as Tonariki, leaves visitors in awe. Amongst these magnificent structures is McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom 7-0473, an unexpected addition to this mystical landscape. This aircraft serves as a reminder of modern history intertwining with ancient wonders. Valparaiso's Ahu Tongariki offers a mesmerizing sight against the backdrop of Easter Island and its starry night sky. The Milky Way illuminates these iconic moai statues like celestial guardians watching over their sacred land. These meticulously preserved moais are among some of the finest examples found on Easter Island. Each one tells a story etched into time itself – tales that continue to captivate archaeologists and historians alike. Five out of fifteen colossal stone statues stand proudly at Ahu Tongariki, showcasing their remarkable craftsmanship and cultural significance. These monolithic figures serve as silent witnesses to centuries past and offer glimpses into an enigmatic world lost in time. Journeying through Hanga Nui reveals more hidden treasures within Rapa Nui National Park. Here lies Ahu Akivi, another ceremonial platform adorned with seven restored moai statues. Each statue carries its own unique energy and mystique that enchants all who visit this sacred site. Chile's Easter Island beckons explorers from around the globe to witness its extraordinary wonders firsthand. From Ahu Tongariki's grandeur to Ahu Akivi's serene beauty, every step taken unveils layers upon layers of history waiting to be discovered anew.