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Each moai preserves precious information about its tribe. When an important Rapanui died, some of his bones were placed under the ceremonial platform called an ahu. Thus, every moai is unique, bearing a name of its own. https://t.co/AA6I0WDCqI — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 16, 2022 Hibernated

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A fire broke out in early October, and more than 100 moai were affected by the flames. The extent of damage to the stone remains undetermined. In this Chilean territory, the loss of any moai would be a blow. https://t.co/Rs4Wa7bTRX https://t.co/sRPLproCBf — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 16, 2022 Hibernated

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The president of Rapa Nui’s council of elders, Carlos Edmunds, recalled his emotions when he first heard about the fire. “Oh, I started crying,” he said. “It was like my grandparents were burned.” https://t.co/Rs4Wa7bTRX https://t.co/zenW8RY1yW — PolitiTweet.org

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