What remained hidden beneath the soil transformed how archaeologists understand the moai. This documentary explores excavation, context, and how buried evidence reshapes our understanding of Rapa Nui's monumental landscape.
An interdisciplinary field investigation of one of Rapa Nui’s most distinctive inland ceremonial monuments.
Ahu Huri a Urenga differs from many ceremonial platforms on Rapa Nui. Rather than occupying a coastal position, it stands inland on an elevated ridge, surrounded by architectural features, mortuary evidence, and a landscape that has encouraged interpretations involving ceremony, astronomy, seasonal observation, and cultural memory.