A recently-published study challenges the popular myth that Easter Islanders' ancient rock gardening practices caused their own downfall. When Europeans discovered Easter Island in 1722, the island's population was allegedly smaller than it once was. ARCHAEOLOGISTS SURPRISED BY 'INTRIGUING' ART DRAWN BY CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS 1,500 YEARS AGOA recently-published study debunks a popular climate myth about Easter Islanders' farming practices. This photo taken on April 5, 2024, shows Moai stone statues on Easter Island of Chile. Original article source: Study debunks popular climate myth about Easter Island 'ecocide'

Source: Fox News June 24, 2024 04:04 UTC