Recent and Continuing Research on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) with Dr. Terry Hunt

Rapa Nui (Easter Island) has long fascinated researchers and visitors alike. Famous for its nearly 1,000 megalithic statues (moai), the island has been portrayed as a case of ecological suicide and cultural collapse. Part of this narrative of failure involves the making and transport of the giant moai. However, detailed field research over the past two decades has changed our understanding dramatically. In this presentation, Dr. Hunt shares his research and reveals how many of the island’s long-standing mysteries have now been resolved.
This webinar is part of the Discover Archaeology Webinar Series, hosted every Thursday at 4pm MT by Crow Canyon Archaeological Center. These webinars are offered free of charge thanks to the support of generous donors. See what’s coming up at crowcanyon.org.... Stream past webinars from our KZbin channel at / crowcanyonconnects .
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