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Scientists Challenge Popular Easter Island 'Ecological Suicide' Theory

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Easter Island study disproves popular theory about creation of its famous statues

A new genomic analysis published in Nature on Wednesday found no evidence that the indigenous population of the Pacific island of Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, suffered a self-inflicted collapse due to overexploiting natural resources, challenging Jared Diamond's popular "ecocide" theory.

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Study: No Evidence for Easter Island 'Ecocide' Theory

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Study: No Evidence for Easter Island 'Ecocide' Theory

Study: No Evidence for Easter Island 'Ecocide' Theory

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