Kon-Tiki Museum launches return of excavated items to Easter Island

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When Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl visited Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in the 1950s, he conducted months of excavations that revealed thousands of items he was allowed to take back to Norway for further examination.

Thor Heyerdahl with one of the iconic statues on Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island.

She said that they’ll be met by women wishing them welcome back, and eventually be reburied “for good.” Representatives of the Kon-Tiki Museum were traveling with the delegation back to Rapa Nui.

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Author / Journalist: Nina

Category: Business

Markets: NorwayChile

Topics: Items Delegation Museum Human Oslo Norway Island Heyerdahl Rapa

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Published On: 2024-11-14 @ 20:10:33 (4 days ago)

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