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1 Look at the text. How many statues are on the island? Tick () the correct onev
a) 3,500
b) 150 O
c) 800
In this interview, Amy Green talks about Easter Island,
Why were the statues made?
No one really knows as there is no written
information about them. However, many
historlans think that they are figures of
important people or leaders from the island.
Most of the statues are on the coast of the
island and stand with their backs to the
sea. The statues were made over a period
of 1,000 years. Historians think the oldest
statues were made in about 1000 AD.
Where is Easter Island?
Easter Island is in the South Pacific Ocean,
3,500 kilometres from Chile. People live on
the island today, but it is difficult to live there
as it is so far away from anywhere else. Easter
Island is made from three volcanoes, but
these don't erupt any more. The last time the
volcanoes erupted was over 100,000 years ago.
How were the statues made?
They were made in the quarry from soft
volcanic stone. Historians think that
people then moved them on wooden rails.
However, 150-180 people were needed to
move each statue and some statues were
moved more than 22 kilometres! A third of
the statues were not moved from the quarry
and are still there today.
Why is the island famous?
The island is famous for its mysterious stone
figures. These are known as 'Maoi'. These
statues are between three and twelve metres
tail, and there is a platform underneath.
Today, there are more than 800 statues on the
island but, in the past, there were more. Some
have been destroyed and others are now under
the soil.
Are there any other mysterious
things on the island?
Yes. There are stones with ancient carvings,
sketches and writing on them. However,
there isn't anyone who can read the writing
and so we can only guess at the meaning.