From the aspect of survival, gaining the cooperation of the amount of people necessary for organizing such a herculean effort is greatly enhanced. Like many other islands, one of the first priorities of the Maoris of New Zealand when landing was to construct a Po or totem type structure. This would instantly provide the navigator with a land bearing for the return trip.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Directional Beacons
The Ahu and Moai can be used as directional beacons much like the modern lighthouses are used today. The addition of fire on or nearby the Ahu could further add to the visibility of the statues from both the light and the smoke.
From the aspect of survival, gaining the cooperation of the amount of people necessary for organizing such a herculean effort is greatly enhanced. Like many other islands, one of the first priorities of the Maoris of New Zealand when landing was to construct a Po or totem type structure. This would instantly provide the navigator with a land bearing for the return trip.
From the aspect of survival, gaining the cooperation of the amount of people necessary for organizing such a herculean effort is greatly enhanced. Like many other islands, one of the first priorities of the Maoris of New Zealand when landing was to construct a Po or totem type structure. This would instantly provide the navigator with a land bearing for the return trip.
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