Stony sentinels
Easter Island and its powerful statues, Moai, have long transfixed and attracted visitors from around the world.

巨石哨兵
多少年来，复活节岛和岛上巨大的石像“莫埃”吸引和震撼了来自全世界的游客。

All in a row
Many of the famed monolithic statues were carved between 1250 and 1500, representing venerated clan members of past and present.

排成一行
许多由独块巨石雕刻而成的石像产生于1250至1500年间，代表了过去和当时部族里备受尊崇的人士。

Ceremonial centre
Teetering on a crater, Orongo was the centre of a birdman cult, its adherants risking their lives to bring back the first egg of the season.

礼仪中心
奥隆戈古村建在岌岌可危的火山口上，是鸟人教的祭祀中心。鸟人教徒会不惜生命危险，去取回每年海鸥产卵季节的第一个鸟蛋。

Touring the island
Those looking to combine action with culture can explore the island via horseback.

在岛上观光
喜欢身体力行去了解当地文化的人，可以骑马游览复活节岛。

Looking ahead
With an increase in conservation efforts and listing as UNESCO's World Heritage site, the moai have a brighter future.

前瞻
人们为保护复活节岛上的石像作出了更多努力，复活节岛被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产地，“莫埃”的前景光明。