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craighodge
Polynesians just don't do stonework, except at Easter Island. The stonework here is clearly similar to what you'd find in Peru. That is one of the reasons that Thor Heyerdahl thought the first inhabitants of this island were from South America, and he may have been at least partly right -- although today the common opinion is that the inhabitants were purely Polynesian. Nevertheless, this platform certainly suggests Thor Heyerdahl was on to something. I hired Marc Shields, Green Island Tours, for my guide based on the reviews here on trip advisor -- this was no mistake. Marc was excellent. He was flexible, took me where I wanted to go, and told me what I wanted to know. His English was native quality, which is hardly surprising since he is a Kiwi (New Zealander), married to a local Rapa Nui girl. I cannot recommend him too much.
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RobO154
this one can be confusing to find. If you reach the fuel depot turn right. Look for the road on the left. It is easy to miss. Once you are there you can enjoy this amazing site. The back of the Ahu is the best part. Really amazing stone work. There are also a couple of topknots on the ground and upside down so you can see how it was carved to rest on top of the Moai. There is also a one of a kind red Moai.
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mjrg59
Another mystery here when you see how well constructed the stone walls are, reminiscent of those walls constructed by the Incans. You will enjoy the sights here other than the stone walls.
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GeneralBean
It's so interesting to see this perfect wall on the back side of the ahu. It was built so many years ago, and looks so perfect, as though it was done with a laser level. Surprising.
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ploddinghappily
In Ahu Vinapu are two stone ahus (platforms for the moais). Platform 1 shows a poorly built ahu, with the rocks placed there showing a not very sophisticated construction with primitive tools.But just 150 yards to the right of this ahu there is platform 2. The rocks in this ahu are so well cut, they rival in quality with the stonework of the Incas in Cuzco, Peru. Look at how well the surfaces match between adjacent rocks and how that small rectangular stone fits exactly in the opening. Also look at the size of the rocks between platform 1 and 2 and how flat the surface is of the platform. How can these people develop the necessary knowledge for these huge improvements in just a scant few years, a few decades at the most. Somebody must have come and taught them how to do it. Thor Heyerdahl believes these were Incas, who came from Peru, another item to support his hypothesis that these ancient people know how to sail these oceans.From the car park, it is an east walk to view these two ahus.