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The Statues that Walked
The Statues that Walked: Unraveling the Mystery of Easter Island | Terry Hunt, Carl Lipo
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The monumental statues of Easter Island, both so magisterial and so forlorn, gazing out in their imposing rows over the island�s barren landscape, have been the source of great mystery ever since the island was first discovered by Europeans (…more)
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shanaqui
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I don't think I've ever read about Easter Island before, though I'm sure I've seen documentaries and I knew a little. This book was pretty fascinating, dispelling some of the myths and shedding light on mysteries.

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readtheworld
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Drawing on well-explained scientific research and historical documents, The Statues that Walked is a fascinating look at Rapa Nui (also called Easter Island) and the ingenuity of the people who created the hundreds of enormous statues that line its shores.

#nonfiction #archaeology #easterisland #rapanui

Texreader I learned this year that Thor Heyerdahl led the first archeological expedition to Easter Island. 🇳🇴 8y
LeeRHarry It is a fascinating place if a little sad I found - the moai are amazing though 🗿😊 8y
readtheworld @LeeRHarry The book doesn't spend too much time talking about present-day Rapa Nui, but they do touch on it a bit. I'd love to go see the moai! 8y
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MrBook
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