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Ana Kai Tangata cave
About
Ana Kai Tangata is a sea cave in Easter Island that contains rock art of terns on its ceiling. It is located near Mataveri , and the cave opens up directly to the incoming surf. The cave is accessible and one of the most visited caves in Easter Island.
The cave itself is made of
volcanic rock
that had been eroded away by the ocean.
It is 10 meters high, 5 meters wide, and 15 meters deep.
Although it opens out to the ocean, the cave is above the
high tide
line allowing for accessibility.
Irregular boulders cover the floor of the cave, and the ceiling of the cave is domed and has good
acoustic properties
