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Ecological Catastrophe in Rapa Nui
The archaeologists Michele and Catherine Orliac, have focused, since 1976, their research on the evolution of the climate, the territorial organization and material culture of the ancient Polynesians. Since 1988, his works have reconstructed the history of the climate and vegetation of Rapa Nui since the first inhabitants arrived about a millennium ago. (Easter Island, history of the Rapanui people, 2018).
His research on the flora of Rapa Nui has shown that before 1650, 23 species of trees, bushes and shrubs grew on the island. Three of these woody trees reached 20 meters or more and another five reached 10 meters. After 1650, only 6 woody species remained, of which only two survived: the broussonetia or paper mulberry and the triumfetta, since their fibrous raw materials were used in the manufacture of clothing and ropes.
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Rapa Nui – The Mystery Lives
Rapa Nui, the land of mystery and living history, where you can experience the natural and cultural wealth in one of the most beautiful and intriguing places on our planet.
Mahana o te Re’o Rapa Nui
The Day of the Language or Mahana or te Re’o was created in 1995 by two teachers of the Rapanui language, Hilaria Tuki and Virginia Haoa, to raise awareness.
Honui
HonuiThe Rapanui Families Organize2016 was the 50th anniversary of the government of Chile establishing civil administration on Rapa Nui, after leasing it for 47 years to a British multi-national livestock firm, followed by 13 years under the administration and...
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Ancestral Medicine on Rapa Nui
Nga RongoaAncestral Medicine on Rapa NuiWithin the philosophical world view of the Rapanui, good health is based on the union of man and nature, between life and death, in the present, the past and the future.Any mishap or disease has its origin in supernatural forces...
Octopus and Squid in Rapa Nui and other Pacific Islands
Octopus and Squid in Rapa Nui and other Pacific IslandsBy Sergio Carrasco, Universidad Católica del Norte, ESMOI, CoquimboOctopus and squid have appeared in the tales of migration throughout Polynesia since early times and are part of the relationships of commerce,...
Nighttime Diving on Rapa Nui – When Many Species Awaken
What does the night conceal in the depths of the seas off of Rapa Nui? Practicing nighttime diving on Rapa Nui opens the doors to a world which is usually hidden and surprising.