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The Ahu Hanga Te'e, the Ahu Vaihu Complex, Tarakiu Hanga Poukura, East Coast, Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile, Polynesia, Oceania. by Elias Rovielo

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Moai and pukao cast down in the island's civil wars.

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Platform will not be restored. Archaeological studies.

The 8 moai are now hunched in the exact position they were in when they were toppled, while the cylindrical pukaos (hair buns of the Polynesians) rolled great distances, two had to be removed from the bay.

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After they were finished, the Moai were taken to the so-called Ahu, which were ceremonial platforms of stones that served as cemeteries for the noblest of the clan.

About 880 moai have been found on the island. 288 of these Moai are believed to have been taken and lifted on a platform. 397 moai remained in their factory (the Rano Raraku quarry) and 92 Moai were found on what would be the path between the quarry and the Tahu.

The Ahu Moai era lasted about 800 years. The intense need to always build more Moais and always bigger and more detailed, caused the overexploitation of the island's resources. Then, causing the depletion of resources in the 17th century.

Anyway, the scarcity generated fights between the clans, causing war where all Moai were overthrown. This act demoralized the "enemy" and was the greatest offense that a clan could receive. With the fall of the Moai, the Rapa Nui's devotion to their ancestors came to an end, and the power of the Ariki (king) was significantly reduced.

All of the Moais that remain on Easter Island today have been restored and replaced in that way. After the Ahu Moai era, there was no Moai left over the Ahu (platforms).

Huri Moai era:

Around 1680, the Huri Moai era began. This period was marked by the scarcity of resources and wars between the Rapa Nui clans. Thus, in this period new political and religious expressions gained strength, focusing mainly on the god Make-Make, on fertility and the power of matato’a (warrior leaders).

In order to lessen disputes, the Birdman competition was created. Eventually, through this competition, a new leader would be elected annually. Competitors needed to swim to Motu Nui Island (located right in front of Orongo) and capture the egg of the Manutara bird. The first to return to Orongo with the egg intact would be recognized as Tangata Manu, the reincarnation of the creator God Make-Make. Then, he became the island's leader for a year. Thus, the achievement of the highest rank on the island was no longer hereditary and became merit.

The most important ceremony of this cult took place in the village of Orongo, located at the top of the Rano Kau volcano.

Devotion by Kaize Topaz

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Animation "Kaize" By PiCaZZo

Atticus's Golden years by Karon Elliott Edleson

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Moving slower, like the rest of us, but still healthy and so devoted. Love this boy!

"Sexual Instinc" by Any Moonwall

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More photos of the details on the blog, facebook and instagram ♥

XOXO ♥

True Devotion by Janette Kelly

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Devotion by Dave Brotherton

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Land of Devotion by Marco Cei

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devotion by the ripped bystander

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devotion by gideon ansell

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Devotion by Danielle Caldron

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Kandy, Sri Lanka

Ocean Devotion by Jessy30000 Naglo

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Credits

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Devotion by Dr. Matthias Ripp

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Wild Thing Asana with Nikon Z7 and Nikkor 50mm F1.2

Devotion by malavoda

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Devotion by Anja

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Vigelandsparken

View On Black

Devotion by Robin Mac

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Devotion in Brielle by Ferdi de Gier

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Devotion by Engin Gokten

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Devotion by Rick Vink

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Rome, Italy

Dismantling Devotion... by Fraz Gloom

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Wearing:

Zibska - Agrippa Makeup @ maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Riverhunt/128/128/1503 We <3 Roleplay even April 4 - 30th.

Nefekalum - The Hanged Man

TAOX - Little Ghost (sleeve)

Inhale - Proving Grounds (sleeve)

Swallow - Noldor Ears

Tableau Vivant - Riley hair

CerberusXing - Origin Pants

The music: www.youtube.com/watch?v=daolrM6qXFE

Daylight Dies - Dismantling Devotion

Star Devotion by RUIN.

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The desire of the moth for the star,

Of the night for the morrow,

The devotion to something afar

From the sphere of our sorrow

~ Percy Bysshe Shelley

CREDIT---

tattoo . Devoted / by Nefekalum

horns . Pohilystor / by Soul, at We <3 Role-Play

pose . Beach Illustrated 2020 / by NANTRA, at The Liaison Collaborative

bikini . Thura / by OA-MEO

ears . Teleri elf ears / by Murder Of Ravens

hair . Voltage / by Exile

skin . Serenity II, tone 1 / by Alaskametro<3

head . Miranda / by Slink

body . Hourglass / by Slink

location . Fuckery Hour

✭ CIRCA ✭ Dimma ✭ {Frick} ✭ Lovely Alien ✭

✭ NANTRA ✭ Nefekalum ✭ Soul ✭ TSM ✭ Zibska ✭

Image taken in the virtual platform of Second Life (tm)

Just them and us. by LACPIXEL

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Roxy on the furniture, looking at me.

I appreciate their unwavering devotion.

Happy Caturday to all my Flickr's friends!

For the Happy Caturday theme: "What makes you happy about your cats?"

LACPIXEL - 2024

Please don't use this image without my explicit and written permission.

Devotion... by MAZLIZA MOHAMED

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Captured just to kill the time & yet....

Devotion to perfection by Haralambos Siminis

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The famous potters of Thrapsano in Heraklio today carry on the tradition of pottery, a tradition that dates back to the depths of time.

Οι φημισμένοι αγγειοπλάστες του Θραψανού Ηρακλείου συνεχίζουν και σήμερα την παράδοση της αγγειοπλαστικής, μια παράδοση που χάνεται στα βάθη του χρόνου.

Photograph was taken at the workshop of hand made ceramics of Hatzinikolakis Brothers, Thrapsano, Heraklio.

Η φωτογραφία λήφθηκε στο εργαστήριο χειροποίητων κεραμικών των Αδελφών Χατζηνικολάκη στο Θραψανό Ηρακλείου.

Iskra & Devotion by Lucia Brune

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Guapa - Iskra Skin (LeLutka EVOX)

IKON Devotion Eyes - Nature @ FaMESHed

PROMAGIC Ganesha Necklace @ We♥RP

Devotion by Robby van Moor

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devotion by Il diavolo nel sangue l'angelo nel cuore

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Song -> All of me

www.youtube.com/watch?v=450p7goxZqg

Pose -> Animosity ♥

Taxi: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cravone/198/133/30?fbclid=...

"Devotion" by SHANTANU DUTTA

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Wow replica of Hawa Mahal made for Durga Puja Pandal in Agrani Dgp, West Bengal .

The preliminary structure of a pandel is usually made of bamboo tied with rope. Sometime themes are taken by the organizing committee to decorate the pandel. The creative use of different patterns, materials such as bamboo, jute, cloth, glass etc makes the pandal a work of art.

Naomi's Devotion by Rissa Bolissima

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Details & Credits can be found on the blog post: rissasecondlife.blogspot.com/2018/04/naomis-devotion.html

Devotion by Roi.C .

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Devotion by Alessandrosanyika

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Devotion by I G

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"Devotion", nesting dolls for a group show taking place at Auguste Clown Gallery in October. These were painted with acrylic.

Devotion by Shun. 沈 [untitled]

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