Moai Head in Rano Raraku, Easter Island

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Rano Raraku is a volcanic crater formed of consolidated volcanic ash, or tuff, situated on the lower slopes of Terevaka within the Rapa Nui National Park on Easter Island in Chile. For approximately 500 years, it served as a quarry, supplying about 95% of the island's known monolithic sculptures (moai) with stone that was carved from this very site. The crater is a visual record of moai design vocabulary and technological innovation, where 397 moai remain to be seen. Rano Raraku is located within the World Heritage Site of Rapa Nui National Park, giving its name to one of the seven sections of the park. On the outside of the quarry, numerous moai stand tall, some partially buried up to their shoulders in the spoil from the excavation process. These statues are distinct due to their untouched eyes and lack of pukao, as well as not being cast down during the island's civil wars. For this reason, they feature among the most famous images of the island. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can be a part of it.