Take a tour of Easter Island in Chile – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.

Silent and haunting, the statues of Easter Island stand as guardians to the eternal sea.

One of the most isolated islands in the world, Easter Island radiates with mystery.

The island’s statues are said to represent the islander’s ancestors, providing health and power to the living.

Other names for Easter Island include “Navel of the World” and “Eyes Looking to the Sky”

It remains a mystery today how early inhabitants were able to erect the massive stone heads.

The stone heads remain fascinating representations of a lost world

And a reminder of what once was.

Easter Island continues to be one of the most unique places on earth.