JOURNAL ARTICLE

Famed Polynesian island did not succumb to 'ecological suicide,' new evidence reveals.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ortega, Rodrigo Pérez 3 of 3

Abstract

New evidence from a study published in Nature challenges the narrative that the population on Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, collapsed due to ecological suicide. The study analyzed the genomes of ancient Rapanui and found no evidence of a population collapse. The research also revealed that the Rapanui people had mixed with Native Americans from South America, supporting the theory of round-trip voyages between the two regions. The findings have had a positive impact on the Rapanui community, and efforts are being made to repatriate the remains of ancient Rapanui stored in Paris. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:179607540
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