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Study: Rapa Nui’s ritual ideas flowed west, reversing trends

New analysis of radiocarbon dates reveals that the idea for elaborate temple monuments originated on Rapa Nui and spread westward, challenging the long-held theory of the island's isolation.

byModern Sciences Team

July 20, 2025