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Learn about the history of Easter Island in South America with iMinds
Travel's insightful fast knowledge series. Easter Island lies 3,700 km,
or 2,299 from the nearest continent and is one of the most isolated
places on the planet. Though it is so far removed from the rest of the
world, Easter Island has more than its fair share of local history. Also
commonly known as Rapa Nui, the island is probably most famous for the
giant statues called Moai that populate the island, mainly near the
shores. Mystery surrounds these enormous monoliths and they continue to
baffle archaeologists trying to piece together the story of the Island.
Today, the small, peaceful looking island belies its bloody and
difficult history. It is unknown exactly where the first islanders came
from, but it is likely they arrived from another pacific island, such as
the Marquesas, the Mangarevas, or even the Cook Islands. Estimates place
their arrival at sometime in the eighth century. According to local oral
history, the first settlers were led by the Polynesian King Hotu Matua
in the year 450AD and landed on the north coast at Anakena. From there
the numbers grew steadily and the land was cultivated. During this time
the giant Moai were built and erected on their platforms, known as Ahu,
along the coast. iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with
its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or
getting you in the mood for discover on route to your destination.
iMinds brings targeted knowledge to your eReading device with short
information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.
iMinds unique fast-learning products have been praised in the Financial
Times, Wired, Vogue, Robb Report, Sky News, LA Times, Mashable and many
others.. the future of general knowledge acquisition. Learn about the
history of Easter Island in South America with iMinds Travel's
insightful fast knowledge series. Easter Island lies 3,700 km, or 2,299
from the nearest continent and is one of the most isolated places on the
planet. Though it is so far removed from the rest of the world, Easter
Island has more than its fair share of local history. Also commonly
known as Rapa Nui, the island is probably most famous for the giant
statues called Moai that populate the island, mainly near the shores.
Mystery surrounds these enormous monoliths and they continue to baffle
archaeologists trying to piece together the story of the Island. Today,
the small, peaceful looking island belies its bloody and difficult
history. It is unknown exactly where the first islanders came from, but
it is likely they arrived from another pacific island, such as the
Marquesas, the Mangarevas, or even the Cook Islands. Estimates place
their arrival at sometime in the eighth century. According to local oral
history, the first settlers were led by the Polynesian King Hotu Matua
in the year 450AD and landed on the north coast at Anakena. From there
the numbers grew steadily and the land was cultivated. During this time
the giant Moai were built and erected on their platforms, known as Ahu,
along the coast. iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with
its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveller or
getting you in the mood for discover on route to your destination.
iMinds brings targeted knowledge to your eReading device with short
information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.
iMinds unique fast-learning products have been praised in the Financial
Times, Wired, Vogue, Robb Report, Sky News, LA Times, Mashable and many
others.. the future of general knowledge acquisition.
