Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
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Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Ahu Vinapu is an archaeological site located on Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, in Eastern Polynesia. The site is renowned for its remarkable stonemasonry, consisting of large basalt slabs meticulously fitted together. This construction style bears a striking resemblance to the stonework of Sacsayhuaman in Peru, leading some to speculate about trans-Pacific contact. The site features one of the larger ahu, or ceremonial platforms, on the island, which faces the sunrise during the Winter Solstice, indicating its potential ritual significance. As part of the Rapa Nui National Park, Ahu Vinapu has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, highlighting its cultural and historical importance.
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