Dec 22, 2016
Rapa Nui (Easter Island) - when compared with other South Pacific islands - is one of the most ecologically degraded islands. Due to a number of environmental factors including geographic isolation.
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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.
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.
Apr 21, 2016
Throughout time, the origins of the universe and of humanity have been mysteries that a great variety of religions have tried to explain. The ancient Polynesians developed cosmological legends of origin which were called “Songs of Creation”.
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.
Mar 14, 2016
Lizards and tuataras of New Zealand are often considered the guardians of caves or funerary chambers where they are to watch over the dead.
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.