Moai Statues

GPTKB entity

Statements (103)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:statues
gptkbp:archaeological_findings ongoing research
gptkbp:art_style monolithic sculpture
gptkbp:artifacts found at archaeological sites
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Rapa_Nui_mythology
gptkb:community_gatherings
gptkb:rituals
climate change impacts
spiritual beliefs
landscape features
gptkbp:carving_period 1100 to 1500 AD
gptkbp:community_involvement for the Rapa Nui community
gptkbp:conservation_efforts erosion and weathering
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Rano_Raraku_quarry
skilled artisans
1400 and 1650 AD
primitive tools
gptkbp:construction_method gptkb:carving
advanced for their time
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Rapa_Nui_people
gptkbp:cultural_events celebrated by locals.
gptkbp:cultural_exchange with other Polynesian cultures
gptkbp:cultural_heritage important
Rapa Nui culture
gptkbp:cultural_identity for Rapa Nui people
gptkbp:cultural_practices rituals and ceremonies
gptkbp:cultural_significance high
symbol of power
in the context of Easter Island's history
gptkbp:decline due to European contact
gptkbp:declined_in gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:depicts in popular media
male figures
gptkbp:discovered_by European explorers
gptkbp:discovery by European explorers
gptkbp:environmental_impact on the island's ecosystem
gptkbp:exhibits unique artistry
gptkbp:eye_color made of coral and obsidian
gptkbp:eyes_made_of white coral and obsidian
gptkbp:faced towards the villages
gptkbp:famous_landmark approximately 887
gptkbp:featured_in gptkb:documentaries
gptkbp:height 4 meters
up to 10 meters
gptkbp:historical_context pre-European contact
gptkbp:historical_figures documented by explorers
gptkbp:historical_interpretation in art and literature
gptkbp:historical_legacy ongoing efforts
in recent years
gptkbp:historical_research important for understanding Polynesian migration
gptkbp:historical_significance high
represent Rapa Nui history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Moai Statues
gptkbp:influence on modern sculpture
gptkbp:influence_on modern art
tourism economy
gptkbp:influenced_by Polynesian culture
geographical factors
gptkbp:inspiration for artists and writers
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:literature
gptkbp:inspired_by ancestral worship
gptkbp:is_aligned_with facing inland
gptkbp:is_linked_to gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:historical_narratives
gptkb:social_hierarchy
land use changes
gptkbp:largest_moai gptkb:Paro
gptkbp:local_legends associated with the island's history
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Rapa_Nui
gptkbp:location gptkb:Easter_Island
gptkbp:made_of volcanic tuff
gptkbp:material volcanic tuff
gptkbp:mythology associated with creation stories
gptkbp:notable_examples gptkb:Ahu_Tongariki
gptkbp:notable_feature large heads
gptkbp:number approximately 887
gptkbp:original_purpose to honor ancestors
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:archaeological_site
Rapa Nui culture
Rapa Nui heritage
gptkbp:preservation_efforts efforts in place
erosion and vandalism
gptkbp:purpose ancestor worship
gptkbp:represents ancestors
Ancestral Worship
gptkbp:restoration ongoing
gptkbp:significance gptkb:archaeologists
in Polynesian culture
gptkbp:symbolism connection to ancestors
gptkbp:symbolizes power and authority
gptkbp:tourism impact on local economy
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:unknown
rollers and sledges
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
yes
gptkbp:used_for ceremonial purposes
gptkbp:website gptkb:Rano_Raraku_quarry
gptkbp:weight up to 82 tons
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Easter_Island_National_Park
gptkb:Rapa_Nui_National_Park
gptkb:Rapa_Nui
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5