Mystery of Easter Island -
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How and why did the ancient islander inhabitants of Easter Island build and move nearly 900 giant statues weighing up to 86 tons? Join a team of investigators as they test a high-risk and seemingly unlikely theory with a 15-ton replica statue.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 3914

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