9781538129784 - Easter Island, Earth Island: The Enigmas of Rapa Nui [Lingua Inglese] di Bahn, Paul; Flenley, John (9 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Easter Island, isolated deep in the South Pacific and now a World Heritage Site, was home to a fascinating prehistoric cultureone that produced massive stone effigies (the moai) and the birdman cultand yet much of the islands past remains shrouded in mystery. Where did the islanders come from, and when? How did Rapa Nui culture evolve over the centuries? How, and why, did their natural environment change over time?Paul Bahn and John Flenley guide readers through the mysteries and enigmas of Rapa Nui, incorporating the records of early explorers, folk legends, and archaeological evidence along the way. They cover the islands geological and environmental history and explore its flora and fauna, illustrating how human actions affected the natural environment of the island. This fourth edition draws in: recent DNA studies of ancient human and animal bones as well as plant remains; evolving understandings of how the moai were transported; and current efforts to reforest the island. In this account of Easter Island, Bahn and Flenley explore the archaeology, history, and legends surrounding the fascinating prehistoric culture that called this remote volcanic island home. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Easter Island, isolated deep in the South Pacific and now a World Heritage Site, was home to a fascinating prehistoric cultureone that produced massive stone effigies (the moai) and the birdman cultand yet much of the islands past remains shrouded in mystery. Where did the islanders come from, and when? How did Rapa Nui culture evolve over the centuries? How, and why, did their natural environment change over time?Paul Bahn and John Flenley guide readers through the mysteries and enigmas of Rapa Nui, incorporating the records of early explorers, folk legends, and archaeological evidence along the way. They cover the islands geological and environmental history and explore its flora and fauna, illustrating how human actions affected the natural environment of the island. This fourth edition draws in: recent DNA studies of ancient human and animal bones as well as plant remains; evolving understandings of how the moai were transported; and current efforts to reforest the island. In this account of Easter Island, Bahn and Flenley explore the archaeology, history, and legends surrounding the fascinating prehistoric culture that called this remote volcanic island home. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Condizione: New. In this account of Easter Island, Bahn and Flenley explore the archaeology, history, and legends surrounding the fascinating prehistoric culture that called this remote volcanic island home.&Uumlber den AutorBy Paul Bahn and John Fl.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Easter Island, isolated deep in the South Pacific and now a World Heritage Site, was home to a fascinating prehistoric cultureone that produced massive stone effigies (the moai) and the birdman cultand yet much of the islands past remains shrouded in mystery. Where did the islanders come from, and when? How did Rapa Nui culture evolve over the centuries? How, and why, did their natural environment change over time?Paul Bahn and John Flenley guide readers through the mysteries and enigmas of Rapa Nui, incorporating the records of early explorers, folk legends, and archaeological evidence along the way. They cover the islands geological and environmental history and explore its flora and fauna, illustrating how human actions affected the natural environment of the island. This fourth edition draws in: recent DNA studies of ancient human and animal bones as well as plant remains; evolving understandings of how the moai were transported; and current efforts to reforest the island. In this account of Easter Island, Bahn and Flenley explore the archaeology, history, and legends surrounding the fascinating prehistoric culture that called this remote volcanic island home. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.