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Aku-Aku: The Secret of Easter Island

Norw. Aku-Aku: Påskeøyas hemmelighet · 1957
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Main Ideas

  • Exploration of the origins and culture of Easter Island's inhabitants.
  • The theory of Polynesians migrating to Easter Island from the east, rather than the west as previously thought.
  • Study and description of the giant stone moai statues and their role in the island's culture.
  • Hypothesis that the ancient islanders possessed advanced skills in navigation and construction.
  • Thor Heyerdahl's expedition to Easter Island and his attempts to solve the mysteries of the ancient civilization.
  • Interaction with local residents and their legends about the island's past.
  • Analysis of archaeological findings and their significance for understanding the island's history.
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