However, Hancock's theory has faced criticism from experts. Experts pointed out that similar statues on surrounding Pacific Islands have similar poses. "[Easter Island] is one of the most amazing ...

National Geographic reported in 2022 that there were 1,043 complete statues on Easter Island. The moai are carved out of volcanic stone. Most face inland, except for seven that face the ocean.

LATAM is the only airline that flies out of Santiago into Hanga Roa, the capital of Easter Island. It takes about five-and-a-half hours to reach Hanga Roa, with LATAM scheduling roughly a dozen ...