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S01E17 The Easter Island Massacre
This episode delves into the enigma surrounding the Moai statues of Easter Island (Rapa Nui), investigating who constructed these colossal figures and the reasons behind the defacement and destruction of some. Discovered by Dutch explorers on Easter Sunday in 1722, the island derived its name from this encounter. Despite extensive research, neither the Dutch nor modern scholars have uncovered the identities of those responsible for the statues' mutilation. Numerous Moai remain only partially carved from the rock, abandoned in their creation. Archaeologists share their insights into the causes and implications of this intriguing destruction.
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