article_snippet.sent: And now experts believe experts have finally discovered how the Rapa Nui people placed distinctive 'hats' made of red stone on top of some of the figures’ heads, more than 700 years ago.
article_snippet.sent: Experts believe Experts have finally discovered how the Rapa Nui people placed distinctive hats made of red stone on top of some of the Easter Island figures’ heads, more than 700 years ago .
article_snippet.sent: Since Europeans came to Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, in the 1700s, people have wondered how the vast carved stones were erected, complete with people 'hats'.
highlights_snippet.sent: Rapa Nui people placed red stone 'hats' or pukao on some of the statues .
  