Re: Polynesians: Some Myths Resolved.
- From: Eric Stevens <eric.stevens@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 09:25:48 +1200
On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 16:34:09 GMT, prd <X_header@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
In sci.archaeology message news:n3jJg.9904$5i3.981@bgtnsc04-
news.ops.worldnet.att.net by prd <X_header@xxxxxxxxxxx> . . . :
http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s1726137.htm
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The Polynesians had trouble reaching remote South Pacific islands,
according to a new study that dents their reputation as great
seafarers.
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Eric and Peter think I should add more content, [Even though
what they post could hardly be confused as content, :^) ]
I was quite happy with what you posted. But it's a pity you couldn't
find a longer URL.
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Dating of charcoal from archaeological sites on the 20 square
kilometre island suggests the first settlers arrived at Rapa as late
as around 1200 AD, Anderson says.
The findings come after dates for the settlement of nearby Easter
Island were recently revised to around the same time.
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Eric Stevens
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