The Rapa Nui Kingdoms of Easter Island

The History and Archaeology of Moai Statues, Ancestor Worship, Island Chiefs, Environmental Change, and Pacific Island Memory

von Nibras T Roma

114 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Easter Island, known to its people as Rapa Nui, is one of the most fascinating island civilizations in the Pacific. Its giant Moai statues, sacred landscapes, powerful chiefs, and ancestral traditions tell a deep story of belief, leadership, survival, and memory.

Inside, you will find:

- The history of Rapa Nui and Easter Island- The meaning and mystery of the Moai statues- Ancestor worship, sacred platforms, and island traditions- Chiefs, clans, kingdoms, and social life on Rapa Nui- Environmental change and its impact on the island- European contact and the transformation of Rapa Nui history- The lasting place of Easter Island in Pacific island history

A clear and engaging journey into archaeology, ancient civilization, Polynesian culture, and the unforgettable legacy of the Rapa Nui people.

• ISBN: 9798173189271
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.09.2026
• Größe: 216 x 140 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp