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Easter Island Case Study

By buddytignor
  • Rapa Nui settled
    300

    Rapa Nui settled

  • Ahu's at Vinapu and Tahai constructed
    Jan 1, 600

    Ahu's at Vinapu and Tahai constructed

  • Overuse of Natural Resources (deforestation) underway.
    Jan 1, 1000

    Overuse of Natural Resources (deforestation) underway.

  • Intensive warfare, Moai construction ceasing, Birdman cult developing
    Jan 1, 1500

    Intensive warfare, Moai construction ceasing, Birdman cult developing

  • Natural Resources Failing, Cannabilism, Birdman Cult Failing

    Natural Resources Failing, Cannabilism, Birdman Cult Failing

  • Dutch Admiral Jacob Roggeveen Lands (EASTER SUNDAY)

    Dutch Admiral Jacob Roggeveen Lands (EASTER SUNDAY)

    Easter Sunday
  • James Cook visits

    James Cook visits

  • New England Whaler 'The Nancy' kidnaps 22 islanders

  • Peruvian Slade Traders take 1000+ prisoners over next 3 years for Guano mining

    Peruvian Slade Traders take 1000+ prisoners over next 3 years for Guano mining

  • First Missionary Arrives

  • Commercial Exploitation Begins with arrival of Bornier from Tahiti

    Locals kill him and claim he fell from a horse.

  • First to statues removed; one for gift to Queen Victoria second for Museum

  • Annexed by Chile

  • Most of Island Leased creation of company called 'Exploitation of Easter Island'

  • Thor Heyerdahl visits

  • First Airport Constructed

  • Chile declares Easter Island a Province

  • Ahu Tahai restored by Mulloy

  • Airport Runway Constructoed to allow emergency space shuttle landings.

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