Scientists have refuted the version of the disappearance of the inhabitants of Easter island

Scientists have refuted the version of the disappearance of the inhabitants of Easter island

It is actually more complicated than previously believed by archaeologists.

Researchers have disproved a common theory that the ancient society of Easter island declined because of infighting.

Does, polirani Ana Soria (@anita_around_the_world) 12 Sir R. 2018, 8:48 PDT

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It is believed that the island has experienced a cultural flowering in the XVI—XVII centuries. At this time, the Rapanui population was from 10 to 15 thousand people. Later due to excessive exploitation of natural resources as well as clashes between ramanujam the number of inhabitants of Easter island was reduced to 2-3 thousand. In the NINETEENTH century as a result of the deportation of local inhabitants in Peru to hard labour and epidemics, the population dropped to a critical level.

In an article published in the journal of Pacific Archaeology, the researchers argue that the inhabitants of the island are not only not at odds, but on the contrary — actively collaborated with each other and share information.

Scientists conducted a chemical analysis of the composition of about 1600 stone tools, which were used to create the moai, the famous stone sculptures.

Does, polirani Kuba Żurek (@kubinhopl) 12 Sir R. 2018 about 6:25 PDT

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Basalt, which is made from tools you can get on the island in at least three different places. Career basalt cover an area the size of two football fields. Stones from different places differ in chemical composition, they are easy to distinguish.

Archaeologists used a laser to cut small pieces of artifacts and to carry out the analysis using the mass spectrometer.

Does, polirani Sara Sabbatini (@sararchi89) 12 Sir R. 2018 11:12 PDT

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The results showed that the bulk basalt from which made the tools, the locals mined in the same complex of quarries. This means, the researchers added that they worked together: scouting the production site shared information together and extract the stone. This interaction refutes the theory about the constant infighting and a fragmented society, they fail in the end.

The ancient ramanujam were the leaders, the priests and the Guild of workers, who fished, cultivated the plants and made the moai. There was a certain level of socio-political organization necessary for the production of nearly a thousand statues.Dale Simpsonsreal

According to archaeologists, scientists will have to admit that the reasons for the decline of society on the island was more complex.

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