Summary:
- The massive stone statues on Easter Island, known as moai, were once thought to have been transported by rollers or sleds. However, new research suggests that the moai were actually "walked" into place using a rocking motion.
- The rocking motion was achieved by attaching ropes to the statues and having teams of people pull the ropes in a coordinated way, causing the statues to "walk" forward. This method is supported by physics and experiments conducted by researchers.
- The ability of the ancient Easter Islanders to move these massive statues, some weighing up to 80 tons, using this rocking technique is a remarkable feat of engineering and demonstrates their advanced understanding of physics and problem-solving skills.