10 Most Mysterious Archaeological Discoveries Of All Time

4. Moai Statues, Easter Island

Moai statues of Easter Islands are one of most mysterious and ionic archaeological discoveries ever made. These statues are the main attraction in Easter Island, a tree less remote Island of Chile. Moai statues were carved by ancient people of Rapa Nui between 1300 to 1500 A.D.

There are 288 maoi statues in total situated in different massive stone platform in the Island. Moai statues have height of 13 feet and as heavy as 80 tons.

The rapa nui people used rocks from dead volcano of the Island to carve these statues. The ‘D’ shaped base of moai statues allows to move them side by side with support of strong ropes.