1. Easter Island
Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is famous for its mysterious Moai statues, giant stone figures that have baffled archaeologists for centuries. Located in the Pacific Ocean, the island’s origins remain unclear, with no definitive explanation of how the island’s early inhabitants transported these massive statues.
The collapse of its society, once thought to be caused by deforestation and overpopulation, adds to the intrigue surrounding Easter Island’s ancient history.