Archaeologists have solved an ancient mystery surrounding the famous Easter Island statues.

考古学家发现著名的复活节岛巨古石像的秘密。

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Easter Island, or Rapu Nui as it is known locally, is home to several hundred ancient human statues—the moai.

复活节岛（当地人称之为拉普努伊岛）是数百座古代人类雕像——摩艾石像的故乡。

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Easter island is set apart by the wondrous stone statues, called moai, that silently watch over the island's serene landscape.

那些奇特石像是复活节岛的突出象征，它们无声的的守望着这座宁静的小岛，人们叫它们茅依。

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The Haida's woodworking skills also extended to onshore structures, including cedar plank and long houses, and the iconic mortuary and memorial poles on par with Easter Island's statues minus the mystery.

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