AdvertisementHow Did Easter Islanders Lift Statues' 13-Ton Hats? Researchers May Have The AnswerJune 07, 2018Laurel WamsleyfacebookEmailSome ancient statues on Easter Island wear multi-ton stone "hats" known as pukao. A team of researchers say that a technique called parbuckling was most likely used to move the hats into place. (Carl Lipo)