Radiocarbon dating reveals Rapa Nui not as isolated as previously thought

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 04:28 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Archaeologists have analyzed ritual spaces and monumental structures across Polynesia, questioning the idea that Rapa Nui (Easter Island) developed in isolation following its initial settlement.

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