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Book

The mysteries of Easter Island.

Call Number

  • J 996.18 MYST (CEN)

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Edition

English-language revised edition.

Publication Information

Chicago, Illinois : World Book, a Soctt Fetzer company, [2014]

Physical Description

48 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm.

Summary

"An exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the remote location of Easter Island, including its culture, giant statues, and writing. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on Easter Island, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--

Notes

Originally published by Editorial Sol 90 S.L. in 2013.

Contents

  • Easter Island
  • The giant statues of Easter Island
  • How did the Rapanui reach Easter Island?
  • How were the statues made and transported?
  • Raising the statues
  • Anatomy of the statues
  • Unique statues
  • What was the significance of the statues?
  • The Tongariki Ahu
  • Why were the statues destroyed?
  • Environmental archaeology
  • Later history of Easter Island
  • The birdman cult and social class
  • The writing of Easter Island
  • Places to see and visit.

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