Experts have unlocked more secrets of the mysterious ancient monuments on Easter Island. EASTER ISLAND'S ANCIENT CIVILIZATION WAS NOT DESTROYED BY WARFARE, EXPERTS SAYAround 900 statues, or moai, are dotted around Easter Island. EASTER ISLAND'S ANCIENT CIVILIZATION WAS NOT DESTROYED BY WARFARE, EXPERTS SAYResearchers have compiled comprehensive data for the western part of Easter Island and are planning to complete a full survey of the famous site. EASTER ISLAND DISCOVERY: EXPERTS UNRAVEL MYSTERY OF ANCIENT STATUESIn 2016, research conducted on artifacts from the island questioned the theory that the ancient civilization there was destroyed by warfare. Experts, also from Binghamton University, studied hundreds of ancient items found on the shores of Easter Island.

Source: Fox News January 11, 2019 19:07 UTC