Easter Island’s Demise Caused By Disease Brought By Europeans, Not Warfare, Experts Believe New research has found that the Rapa Nui ancient civilization didn't fall because of internal warfare but by disease brought by early European explorers. The spear-like mata'a that were thought to be weapons were actually farming and ritual tools. by Katherine Derla
Science Easter Island History: New Research Sheds Light on Native Polynesian Population Decline Mystery by Jim Algar