Recent research suggests that Rapa Nui, contrary to prior assumptions, didn't support a large population, with evidence indicating a stable, smaller community over centuries.
The narrative of Rapa Nui's ecological collapse may be oversimplified, and newer studies challenge the notion that massive deforestation and overpopulation led to the island's decline.
Unlike lush islands like Hawaii, Rapa Nui was not suited for expansive agriculture, as volcanic rock and dry climate limited food production for the inhabitants.
The theories surrounding the Moai's creation and the island's environmental story are reconsidered, highlighting a stable population coexisting with Rapa Nui's harsh conditions.
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