Easter Island's famous statues 'marked where inhabitants could drink fresh water' | SWNS TV
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  • 5 years ago
Easter Island's famous statues were created as freshwater landmarks, according to new research. They enabled the inhabitants to quickly find places where they could drink - so they would not go thirsty.

The simple explanation solves a riddle that has baffled the world for centuries, say scientists.

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