Binghamton University: Easter Island's Statues Actually 'Walked' - and Physics Backs It Up
October 08, 2025
October 08, 2025
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Easter Island's statues actually "walked" - and physics backs it up
New study uses 3D modeling, field experiments to confirm how Rapa Nui villagers moved massive statues
By John Brhel
For years, researchers have puzzled over how the ancient people of Rapa Nui did the seemingly impossible and moved their iconic moai statues . . .
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Easter Island's statues actually "walked" - and physics backs it up
New study uses 3D modeling, field experiments to confirm how Rapa Nui villagers moved massive statues
By John Brhel
For years, researchers have puzzled over how the ancient people of Rapa Nui did the seemingly impossible and moved their iconic moai statues . . .