They cut cylinders, rolled them downhill with rope and levers, stood them up using another one as a fulcrum for the lever, and carved them in place. This was genius then. Today it’s high school physics. It should be obvious to us how they did it.
Unlikely given the half cut ones left in quarries.
Yeah, another pointed out that I’m probably wrong. There’s an even simpler “walking” method. In my defense, they don’t teach that one in physics or engineering.
Not even close, dude! It was aliens.
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My favorite podcast has an episode on Rapa Nui/Easter Island.
https://fallofcivilizationspodcast.com/2019/07/26/episode-6-of-fall-of-civilizations-is-now-live/It’s probably the best 2hours of podcast I’ve ever listened too. It is very sad, and very beautiful.
https://youtu.be/7j08gxUcBgcRangi’s brother was REAL buff
Their 2 armed and legged brethren left them there before walking away.