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Analysis of these giant stone hats found on Rapa Nui, Chile (Easter Island) provides evidence contrary to the widely held belief that the ancient civilization had a warrior culture. According to a new study conducted by a team of researchers, including a professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, these stone hats suggest that the people of Rapa Nui were part of a supportive and inclusive community. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"44190","attributes":{"alt":"Pukao stones are the ‘hats’ of the moai. (Image: Carl Lipo)","class":"media-image","height":"406","style":"width: 610px; height: 406px;","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"610"}}]] Pukao stones are the ‘hats’ of the moai. (Image: Carl Lipo) Pukao are large, cylindrical stones made from a volcanic rock known as 'red scoria.' Weighing multiple tons, they were placed on the heads of the moai