Beep beep… 🎶 Imagine a video call spanning the Pacific, where two legendary stone guardians finally break their silence!
On one end is a Moai statue from Easter Island (Rapa Nui), crafted between the 10th and 16th centuries by the Rapa Nui people. These giant heads stand tall on that remote volcanic island, a southeastern Pacific gem of Chile. Why they were built? How they were hauled into place? These mysteries still keep archaeologists guessing.
On the other side is the "Big-Eared General," a stone sentinel from Gongyi, Henan Province, China. Part of the Northern Song Dynasty's (960-1127) royal guard, this ear-lapping warrior once watched over emperors’ tombs. Today, he stands among golden wheat fields, quietly welcoming selfie-lovers and history buffs alike.
What did they chat about? Here's the fun overlap:
- Both have stood watch over their homes for centuries 🏝️🏯
- Both are now iconic selfie spots 📸
- Both keep secrets that still puzzle modern minds 🤫
Though they’ve never really talked, imagining their "trans-Pacific" banter reminds us how different cultures can share surprising similarities. Who knew stone could go viral? 🌏🔥
Next time you scroll your feed, give a shoutout to these silent guardians! They prove that history can be both mysterious and totally Insta-worthy. ✨
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Trans-Pacific chat: Chile's Moai meets China's 'Big-Eared General'
cgtn.com
