Rano Raraku is a volcano that the Rapa Nui used as quarry to chisel out the mo’ais. It is also called the Mo’ai factory. The place is dotted with Mo’ais in different stages of production.
Rano Raraku
Rano Raraku
Rano Raraku
Rano Raraku: Half-Finished Mo’ai
Rano Raraku: Half-Finished Mo’ai
Ahu Tongariki seen from Rano Raraku
Rano Raraku
Rano Raraku: Close up view of Moai Nose
Rano Raraku
Rano Raraku: Crater
Rano Raraku: Crater
Rano Raraku: View from Crater Rim
Rano Raraku: What is this guy doing ? Hailing the sun ? Taking a selfie…
