Easter Island, isolated deep in the South Pacific and now a World
Heritage Site, was home to a fascinating prehistoric culture—one
that produced massive stone effigies (the moai) and the birdman
cult—and yet much of the island’s past remains shrouded in
mystery. Where did the islanders come from, and when? How did Rapa Nui
culture evolve over the centuries? How, and why, did their natural
environment change over time? Paul Bahn and John Flenley guide readers
through the mysteries and enigmas of Rapa Nui, incorporating the
records of early explorers, folk legends, and archaeological evidence
along the way. They cover the island’s geological and environmental
history and explore its flora and fauna, illustrating how human
actions affected the natural environment of the island. This fourth
edition draws in: recent DNA studies of ancient human and animal bones
as well as plant remains; evolving understandings of how the moai were
transported; and current efforts to reforest the island.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781442266568
Publisert
2017
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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