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5 days ago · Easter Island‘s isolated location and unique evolutionary history have given rise to a number of endemic species, including the Rapa Nui rail (now extinct), the Easter Island palm (also extinct), and the Easter Island reed.
2 days ago · The bulk of the 1,000-odd statues are situated along the coast of the Pacific island (also known as Rapa Nui) - a fact that left experts perpetually flummoxed. And so researchers from New York’s Binghamton University decided to investigate these sites in depth. And, at last, they worked out that it was all to do with water.
5 days ago · A high concentration of the 900 statues are located on the coast of the remote island and researchers have always wondered why they were constructed – until now. For centuries, the famous statues that dot the coast of the remote Easter Island in the southeastern Pacific have both fascinated and puzzled archaeologists.
5 days ago · Discover the fascinating history of Easter Island and the enigmatic Rapa Nui people. Learn about their incredible achievements, including the creation of the iconic moai statues, and...
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3 days ago · Father Sebastian Englert, a German missionary living on Easter Island during 1935–1969, published a partial Rapa Nui–Spanish dictionary in his La Tierra de Hotu Matuꞌa in 1948, trying to save what was left of the old language. Despite the many typographical mistakes, the dictionary is valuable, because it provides a wealth of examples ...
5 days ago · Dive into the fascinating history and theories surrounding the iconic Moai statues of Easter Island. From honoring ancestors to showcasing power, discover the secrets behind these massive...
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3 days ago · We already have a whole separate article about the Easter Island, however — let’s take a look at one of the most iconic landmarks that you can find here — the Moai statues. Scattered across the remote island of Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, the enigmatic Moai statues continue to fascinate researchers.
