880617 Easter Island/Rapa Nui
Petroglyphs of the birdman cult. The first man of the season to swim out to Motu Nui (seen just offshore) and get an egg became king for a year. This was the culture of the 'short ear' people who were the workers for the'long ears' who wanted the big statues. When the trees ran out revolution was inevitable with the 'short ears' knocking down the statues. This is all supposition with the locals knowing no more than anyone else.
880617 Easter Island/Rapa Nui
Petroglyphs of the birdman cult. The first man of the season to swim out to Motu Nui (seen just offshore) and get an egg became king for a year. This was the culture of the 'short ear' people who were the workers for the'long ears' who wanted the big statues. When the trees ran out revolution was inevitable with the 'short ears' knocking down the statues. This is all supposition with the locals knowing no more than anyone else.