New Insights Challenge the “Ecocide” Theory of Easter Island

Advanced Satellite Analysis Rewrites the History of Easter Island's Population

For centuries, the fate of the native population on Easter Island (Rapa Nui) has been cited as a stark example of the consequences of environmentally unsustainable living. The prevailing narrative suggests that the islanders deforested their land to build massive stone statues, leading to ecological collapse and a significant population decline. This st…