DNA suggests that the Rapa Nui arrived in the Americas two centuries before ColumbusRapa Nui reached the Americas before Columbus, challenging historical understanding of their maritime capabilities.
Old Easter Island genomes show no sign of a population collapseThe Rapa Nui population grew steadily without signs of ecological collapse, challenging previous theories about the island's history.
Rapa Nui's early inhabitants survived despite the odds DW 09/17/2024Rapa Nui's population was stable and not unsustainable, challenging previous beliefs about overpopulation and environmental collapse.New findings suggest the environment's degradation was not solely due to human actions.
DNA suggests that the Rapa Nui arrived in the Americas two centuries before ColumbusRapa Nui reached the Americas before Columbus, challenging historical understanding of their maritime capabilities.
Old Easter Island genomes show no sign of a population collapseThe Rapa Nui population grew steadily without signs of ecological collapse, challenging previous theories about the island's history.
Rapa Nui's early inhabitants survived despite the odds DW 09/17/2024Rapa Nui's population was stable and not unsustainable, challenging previous beliefs about overpopulation and environmental collapse.New findings suggest the environment's degradation was not solely due to human actions.
Daily briefing: No, Rapa Nui people didn't destroy their islandThe ecosystem collapse theory for Rapa Nui has been debunked through genetic research.
Ancient DNA debunks Rapa Nui 'ecological suicide' theoryAncient DNA analysis disproves the self-inflicted population collapse narrative of Rapa Nui, highlighting the need to reconsider ecological management theories.
A New Study Debunks A Long-Standing Myth About the Inhabitants of Easter IslandSatellite data debunks myth of Rapa Nui population collapse, revealing stable population through innovative agricultural techniques.
Study Challenges Popular Idea That Easter Islanders Committed 'Ecocide'The narrative of Rapa Nui's unsustainable population levels leading to collapse is challenged by a new study showing the settlers maintained a small, stable population for centuries.