Late colonization of Easter Island

Terry L. Hunt; Carl P. Lipo

doi:10.1126/science.1121879

Late colonization of Easter Island

Terry L. Hunt, Carl P. Lipo

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Easter Island (Rapa Nui) provides a model of human-induced environmental degradation. A reliable chronology is central to understanding the cultural, ecological, and demographic processes involved. Radiocarbon dates for the earliest stratigraphic layers at Anakena, Easter Island, and analysis of previous radiocarbon dates imply that the island was colonized late, about 1200 A.D. Substantial ecological impacts and major cultural investments in monumental architecture and statuary thus began soon after initial settlement.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1603-1606
Number of pages	4
Journal	Science
Volume	311
Issue number	5767
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1121879
State	Published - Mar 17 2006
Externally published	Yes

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