Nov 8, 2016
This concept of megalithic statues looking at the horizon is contradicted by scientific knowledge and the idea that has always existed within the Rapa Nui people.
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Nov 7, 2016
Conaf signed the association agreement with the Ma'u Henua indigenous community of Rapa Nui, with which the Rapanui ethnic group will share the administration of the National Park
Oct 12, 2016
The origins of the rituals celebrated at Orongo, as a religious cult connected to the migratory sea birds which arrived at the islets in front of the cliffs, have still not been well determined even today.
Oct 12, 2016
A study on the village of this important archaeological complex was recently completed with the aim of making a diagnosis and presenting a plan for preservation.
Oct 1, 2016
Research on Rapa Nui and its ancient fountains, quarries, lithic workshops and basalt artifacts.
Jul 21, 2016
In 2000 Juan Haoa, 76 years old, spoke of his memories of the past and his work in archaeology, in an interview recorded in Rapanui.
Mar 17, 2016
Currently some pieces of this heritage are part of the collections at the Museo Fonck in Viña del Mar and the Museo de Historia Natural in Santiago.
Feb 23, 2016
Ancient Hydraulic Construction with Ritual Purposes, Rapa Nui and Easter Island.
Feb 21, 2016
Blanca Pont today is 80 years old. She was raised by her paternal grandparents, the Frenchman John Vicente Pont and Heremeta Make.
Feb 21, 2016
Emilia was part of the group of the first 12 Rapanui students who left to study on the continent in 1955.
Feb 17, 2016
Trees in French Polynesia are believed to be a direct gift from the gods.
Feb 17, 2016
The Umu, also known as the ancestral ‘curanto’, is an on-going tradition on Rapa Nui. The communal Umu, organized by different Island families for the various feast days of the Catholic faith