Ahu Vinapu

Local nameAhu Vinapu
LocationValparaíso Region, Chile

Ahu Vinapu is an archaeological site on Rapa Nui in Eastern Polynesia.

The ceremonial center of Vinapu includes one of the larger ahu on Rapa Nui. The ahu exhibits extraordinary stonemasonry consisting of large, carefully fitted slabs of basalt. The American archaeologist, William Mulloy investigated the site in 1958.

Thor Heyerdahl believed that the accurately fitted stonework showed contact with Peru, especially in comparison to the stone walls of Sacsayhuaman. The stone wall faces towards sunrise at Winter Solstice.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahu_Vinapu

Official website http://imaginaisladepascua.com/en/easter-island-sightseeing/easter-island-archaeology/vinapu/

Address Chile

Coordinates -27°10'36.416" N -109°24'23.94" E

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