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How Did Easter Islanders Lift Statues' 13-Ton Hats? Researchers May Have The Answer

Some ancient statues on Easter Island wear multi-ton stone &quot;hats&quot; known as <em>pukao</em>. A team of researchers say that a technique called parbuckling was most likely used to move the hats into place. (Carl Lipo)
Some 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)

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