Aku-Aku, the secret of Easter Island
Book • 1958
"Aku-Aku: The Secret of Easter Island" documents Thor Heyerdahl's expedition to Easter Island in 1955-1956, exploring the island's mysterious history and monumental statues.
Heyerdahl and his team sought to uncover the secrets behind the construction and transportation of the Moai statues, as well as the cultural practices of the island's inhabitants.
The book details the archaeological findings, local testimonies, and Heyerdahl's theories about the island's past, including the idea that the statues were moved using a system of levers and ropes.
Heyerdahl's narrative combines adventure, scientific inquiry, and cultural exploration, offering readers a glimpse into the enigmas of Easter Island.
The book contributes to the understanding of Polynesian migration and the engineering feats of ancient civilizations.
Heyerdahl and his team sought to uncover the secrets behind the construction and transportation of the Moai statues, as well as the cultural practices of the island's inhabitants.
The book details the archaeological findings, local testimonies, and Heyerdahl's theories about the island's past, including the idea that the statues were moved using a system of levers and ropes.
Heyerdahl's narrative combines adventure, scientific inquiry, and cultural exploration, offering readers a glimpse into the enigmas of Easter Island.
The book contributes to the understanding of Polynesian migration and the engineering feats of ancient civilizations.
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