How were the giant stone heads of Rapa Nui – also known as Easter Island – carved and raised, and why? Since Europeans arrived on this remote Pacific island over 300 years ago, controversy has swirled around the iconic ancient statues and the history of the people who created them. Now, a new generation of researchers is overturning old theories, revealing the rich history, innovation, and resilience of the Rapanui people, and uncovering intriguing new evidence about where they – and their practice of monumental stone building – came from.
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Rate:PG
Genre: Documentary
Year: 2024
Duration: 60 Min
Country:United Kingdom
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Language:en
Director:Mike Ibeji
Cast:Alex Ioannidis, Alvaro Atan, Andres Moreno-Estrada, Annette Kuhlem, Bianca Diaz Tuki, Carl Lipo, Carlos Edmunds, Francisca Pont Ika, Hetereki Huke, Jason Scott Lee, Luis Huki Hinojosa, Lya Edmunds Hernandez, Nicolas Cauwe, Noerangi Teave, Silvia Ferrara, Sonia Haoa Cardinali, Tahira Edmunds, Terry Hunt
