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1200
Eastern Polynesians settle on Rapa Nui
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1350
Evidence of Rapa Nui contact in South America
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Highest estimated population
15,000 people -
Stone Quarrying Stops
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Deforestation is Completed
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Jakob Roggeveen discovers Rapa Nui
Jakob Roggeveen discovers Rapa Nui on Easter Sunday names it Easter Island. Roggeveen also brings unwanted plagues onto the Island -
Slavery Begins on Rapa Nui
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Population Decreases
The population shockingly goes down to 110 people -
Rapa Nui Used For Farming Sheep
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Airplanes Begin To Land On Rapa Nui
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Tourism Levels Rise
Tourism levels rise and 70,000 people visit anually