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Event archaeological Americas

Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

1200 CE

Remote island famous for its monumental moai…

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Landmark · Americas

Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

1200 CE – still standing

Remote island famous for its monumental moai statues

Standing in 1200 CE

Records whose own span was running in this exact year.

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