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Science

In the 19th century, mysterious glyphs from Easter Island drew scholarly attention; more than 150 years later, the Rongorongo script remains undeciphered

Reported by The Economic Times 21 Oct 2026, 12:57 am IST 1 min read

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Researchers have provided new evidence that the rongorongo script could have emerged independently on Easter Island. A wooden tablet was dated to the 15th century, predating European contact by over 200 years. This finding supports the argument that Rapa Nui's inhabitants developed their own writing system.

The research emphasizes the importance of understanding the origin of the mysterious glyphs.

Read the full report on The Economic Times

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Section: Science
First reported by: The Economic Times
Reporter: muskan singh
Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 12:57 am IST
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