Testing the Theory
To test that theory, a Czech engineer and Norwegian adventurer collaborated and constructed their own Moai from scratch. They tied a rope around the head and another around the base. With the help of 16 other people, they were able to move the statue by making it ‘walk’. As it turns out, there is always going to be damage caused to the bottom of it as it moves. In order to not damage it, they needed to move it only 330 ft per day.