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New evidence upends contentious Easter Island theory, scientists say
Scientists turn to ancient DNA to understand the history of Easter Island, a remote island in the Pacific Ocean also known as Rapa Nui.
Easter Island's Ancient Population Never Faced Ecological Collapse, Suggests Another Study
In the southern Pacific Ocean, far off the coast of Chile, lies the remote island of Rapa Nui, or Easter Island. Since the 1700s, when European explorers first reached its shores, Western anthropologists developed a theory about ‘ecological collapse,
'Ecocide' on Easter Island never took place, studies suggest
Two recent studies have cast doubt on a popular theory that the ancient residents of Easter Island suffered a societal collapse because they overexploited their natural resources, an event often labeled one of history's first "ecocides".
‘Ecocide’ of Easter Island did not happen, new studies claim
New studies have cast doubt on the widely held belief that Easter Island’s indigenous population collapsed after committing “ecocide”.
Genome Sequencing Provides Latest Evidence Against Easter Island’s Societal Collapse
The new study also indicates the Polynesian people who settled Rapa Nui mixed with indigenous South Americans centuries before the arrival of Europeans.
Easter Island DNA proves the population did not collapse
Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island or Te Pito o Te Henua (the navel of the world), is one of the most remote inhabited locations on Earth, situated over 1,900 km from the nearest Polynesian island and 3,700 km from South America.
What Happened to Easter Island? New Research Refutes Best-Selling Population Collapse Theory
New research reveals that there was contact with Indigenous Americans before European arrival. Rapa Nui, also known as Te Pito o Te Henua (the navel of the world) or Easter Island, stands as one of the most remote inhabited locales on the globe.
Landmark Genetics Study Shows Easter Island Population Collapse Never Happened
The scientists have debunked what they say was a colonial narrative, and one which has been used as a warning about overexploiting nature.
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The giant statues of Easter Island are threatened by climate change: 'We won't be able to protect them all'
The moai, carved from volcanic tuff, are threatened by rising sea levels and climate changes worsened by global warming.
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Here's what to know about next week's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse
While April's total solar eclipse wowed millions, October's astronomical spectacle will only be viewed by a lucky few.
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Another eclipse is set to take center stage next week: Here's what to know about the 'ring of fire' eclipse in October
While April's total solar eclipse wowed millions, October's astronomical spectacle will only be viewed by a lucky few.
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Guide to Skiing Valle Nevado: The Best Basecamp for 'Summer' Skiing
Most North American powderhounds are at least aware of South America as a “summer” ski destination, but if you haven’t yet ...
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Studies suggest ecocide on Easter Island never took place
Two recent studies have cast doubt on a popular theory that the ancient residents of Easter Island suffered a societal ...
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