RAPA NUI

By haylee.lucas123
  • Jan 1, 1200

    First Polynesian Settlement

    Initial colonization by Polynesians (Larsen, Moreno-Mayar, Stevenson)
  • Period: Jan 1, 1280 to Jan 1, 1495

    Contact with South America

    First genetic evidence on for contact with South America (Malaspinas, Moreno-Mayor)
  • Period: Jan 1, 1300 to

    Intensification of Agriculture

    Gradual intensification of horticultural land use (Stevenson)
  • Jan 1, 1400

    Rock Gardens Introduced

    Rock gardens first in use
  • Period: Jan 1, 1550 to

    Peak Population and Rock Gardening

    Highest population levels and most levels of rock gardening (Ladefoged, Stevenson)

  • Stone Quarrying Ends

    Stone quarrying stops (Hamilton)
  • Period: to

    Peak Agricultural Land Use

    Peak in agricultural land use (Stevenson)

  • Completed Deforestation

    Deforestation is completed (Comendador, Larsen, Stevenson)

  • Roggeveen's Landing on Rapu Nui

    Dutch Captain Jakob Roggeveen lands on easter island, bringing diseases with him. Population estimated 4000 (Moreno-Mayor)