Ahu Tahai

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Lonely Planet review

A perfect introduction to the island's more remote sites, the beguiling Ahu Tahai is a highly photogenic site that contains three restored ahu (ceremonial platforms). Ahu Tahai proper is the one in the middle, supporting a large, solitary moai (statue) with no topknot. On the northern side is Ahu Ko Te Riku, with a topknotted and eyeballed moai .

On the other side is Ahu Vai Uri, which supports five moai of varying sizes and shapes. Along the hills are foundations of hare paenga (traditional houses resembling an upturned canoe, with a single narrow doorway).