Easter Island's giant heads breakthrough finally SOLVES the mystery of

The enigmatic giant heads that have captivated visitors to Easter Island may finally have their true creators unmasked, and the revelations are set to stun the archaeological world.

In a groundbreaking new study , scientists have uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that the island's iconic moai statues were not the work of a single chiefdom, but rather the product of fierce competition between rival clans and families.

The astonishing findings, published in the journal PLOS ONE, challenge the long-standing notion that the moai were carved by hundreds of workers under a centralized authority during the 13th century.

Instead, researchers now believe that each of the over 900 statues, weighing up to a staggering 80 tons, was crafted by as few as four to six individuals from compet