Obsidian Blades Unveil Culinary Connections between Polynesians and South Americans on Rapa Nui

Obsidian Blades Unveil Culinary Connections between Polynesians and South Americans on Rapa Nui

The unearthing of starch grains on obsidian blades from Rapa Nui's Anakena site represents a pivotal discovery in understanding the intricate web of cultural interactions and culinary traditions among the island's earliest inhabitants. Situated in the southeastern Pacific, Rapa Nui, more commonly known as Easter Island, has long captivated scholars with…