The mysteries of Easter Island.
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TextSeries: Enigmas of historyPublisher: Chicago, IL : World Book, a Soctt Fetzer company, [2014]Edition: English-language revised editionDescription: 48 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780716626602 (Set)
- Moais de la isla de Pascua. English.
- F 3169 .M999 2014
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DLSU-D HS Learning Resource Center Reference | Reference | F 3169 .M999 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not For Loan | 3HSL2014005825 |
Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.
Easter Island -- The giant statues of Easter Island -- How did the Rapanui reach Easter Island? -- How were the statues made and transported? -- Raising the statues -- Anatomy of the statues -- Unique statues -- What was the significance of the statues? -- The Tongariki Ahu -- Why were the statues destroyed? -- Environmental archaeology -- Later history of Easter Island -- The birdman cult and social class -- The writing of Easter Island -- Places to see and visit.
"An exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the remote location of Easter Island, including its culture, giant statues, and writing. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on Easter Island, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"-- Provided by publisher.
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