Explore the fascinating history and mysteries surrounding Easter Island. Delve into archaeological findings and theories about the island's famous Moai statues and the cultural impact of European contact. Highlights include population resilience studies, the stonework at Rapa Nui, and the genetic ancestry of the Rapanui people before and after European arrival.

#paleoanthropology #human #ancienthuman #EasterIsland #Moai #RapaNui #archaeology #Europeancontact #geneticancestry

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