In the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean lies Easter Island-a remote volcanic outpost where nearly a thousand colossal stone figures rise from the earth, their silent faces turned toward a vanished world. These are the megaliths of Rapa Nui, among the most mysterious creations in human history.
How did an isolated island society, with limited resources and no advanced tools, carve, transport, and raise these towering giants? What knowledge, belief system, or lost tradition made such an achievement possible? And why do the island's monuments, myths, and even its undeciphered script hint at connections far beyond the Pacific?
This book explores the full depth of the Easter Island enigma-from the first ocean voyagers who reached its shores, to the rise of its megalithic culture, to the dramatic transformations that reshaped its world. Through archaeology, oral tradition, and comparative ancient history, it uncovers a story of ancestors, sacred power, and a civilization that turned stone into memory.
At the edge of the world, the giants still stand-watching, waiting, and guarding a mystery that has yet to be fully understood.
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean lies Easter Island-a remote volcanic outpost where nearly a thousand colossal stone figures rise from the earth, their silent faces turned toward a vanished world. These are the megaliths of Rapa Nui, among the most mysterious creations in human history.How did an isolated island society, with limited resources and no advanced tools, carve, transport, and raise these towering giants? What knowledge, belief system, or lost tradition made such an achievement possible? And why do the island's monuments, myths, and even its undeciphered script hint at connections far beyond the Pacific?This book explores the full depth of the Easter Island enigma-from the first ocean voyagers who reached its shores, to the rise of its megalithic culture, to the dramatic transformations that reshaped its world. Through archaeology, oral tradition, and comparative ancient history, it uncovers a story of ancestors, sacred power, and a civilization that turned stone into memory.At the edge of the world, the giants still stand-watching, waiting, and guarding a mystery that has yet to be fully understood. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9798233433764
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