Easter Island Sights include the famous Moai statues, which are large stone figures carved by the Rapa Nui people of Easter Island. These statues, which can reach up to 33 feet in height, are believed to have been created between 1250 and 1500 CE. The statues are thought to represent important ancestors and were placed around the island to protect it from harm. Other sights on Easter Island include the Rano Raraku volcano, which is the source of the stone used to create the Moai statues, and Ahu Tongariki, an ancient ceremonial site featuring 15 Moai statues.