The Easter Island statues, known as moai, are large stone figures located on Rapa Nui, a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. These statues were carved by the island's early inhabitants between 1400 and 1650 CE. The moai are famous for their oversized heads, which represent the ancestors of the islanders and are believed to hold spiritual significance. Most of the moai are made from volcanic tuff and stand on stone platforms called ahu. There are nearly 900 statues on the island, varying in size and weight, with the tallest reaching over 30 feet. The construction and transportation of these statues remain a subject of research and fascination.