Easter Island 'ecocide' theory is challenged by new evidence.

Easter Island 'ecocide' theory challenged by new evidence of traditional practices New clues found on Easter Island Rapa Nui challenge the idea warfare and stripped resources led to a cataclysmic population crash, and instead demonstrate rich traditional knowledge.

Popular theory claiming Easter Island’s population collapsed due to ‘ecocide’ is disproved How modern archaeological research has rescued the reputation of the world’s most remote ancient civilisation

Easter Island study casts doubt on theory of ‘ecocide’ by early population: Researchers challenge long-held idea that islanders chopped down palm trees at an unsustainable rate (to move statues, among other speculated reasons) #AlternativeHistory#History