The recent DNA analysis of 15 corpses from a Paris museum shows that Rapa Nui inhabitants reached the Americas by sailing two centuries before Columbus, significantly altering historical narratives.
The Rapa Nui originally from Polynesia managed to carve over 900 moai statues on Easter Island, a monumental task that requires vast social organization and knowledge of navigation at sea.
The 2017 study revealed no evidence of American DNA in ancient Rapa Nui remains; however, the recent findings indicate a 10% American DNA presence in current Rapa Nui descendants.
Victor Moreno-Mayar's findings, based on the analysis of 19th-century collected remains, provide compelling evidence of the distinct genetic makeup of the Rapa Nui, blending Polynesian and American ancestries.
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