Picture No | 10215352 |
Date | 1869 |
Description | Easter Island stone heads |
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Moai stones found surrounding the coastline of Easter Island. The heads stand at 13 foot tall and are believed to guard the island from intruders.
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Source | From a photo by J Linton Palmer, engraving in 'The Illustrated London News', 29 March 1869, page 296 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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