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Aku-Aku: The Secret of Easter Island

Norw. Aku-Aku: Påskeøyas hemmelighet · 1957
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Interesting Facts

  • The book describes an expedition to Easter Island led by the author to investigate the mysterious moai statues and the culture of the Rapa Nui people.
  • The author and his team discovered that the moai statues were moved using wooden sledges and ropes, debunking the theory of supernatural forces.
  • The book provides detailed accounts of archaeological excavations and findings that shed light on the history and culture of Easter Island.
  • The author shares his impressions from interacting with local residents, who told him about their legends and traditions related to the moai and the island's culture.
  • The book also touches on the topic of ecological changes on the island that may have contributed to the disappearance of the ancient Rapa Nui civilization.
Aku-Aku: The Secret of Easter Island
Date of publication: 25 October 2024
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Aku-Aku: The Secret of Easter Island
Original titleNorw. Aku-Aku: Påskeøyas hemmelighet · 1957