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Isolated in the Pacific Ocean some 2,200 miles off the coast of Chile, Easter Island is perhaps one of the world's most enigmatic destinations. | Together with Icongni |
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| The remote island is home to around 900 or so giant "moai" (pronounced "mo-eye") statues, which continue to intrigue historians and beguile curious visitors. These ceremonial stone figures, which were likely built between 1400 and 1650 CE, were transported to and placed on ceremonial platforms called ahus. At first, they appear to be giant heads, but upon closer inspection you'll notice that their bodies are sunken into the ground. Bodies and heads included, they measure an average of 13 feet tall, but many weigh more than 10 tons. Observant visitors will also realize that the moai almost always have their backs to the sea. Some historians theorize the reason for this is because the figures represent the first Polynesians to discover the island, so they were aligned to face their homeland. |
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| First-time visitors to New York City will have Central Park, Times Square, a Broadway show, and maybe the Empire State Building on the agenda. But what about those lesser-known spots that even some New Yorkers don't know about? Discover five "secret" New York City sites most tourists miss. |
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| While there are plenty of islands where you can travel to soak up the sun, nothing says "off the grid" like booking a getaway to a private island. Look no further than these five private islands that you can visit — or even rent out entirely — on your next tropical vacation. |
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