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Segio Rapu Haoa is an archeaologist and was the governor of Easter Island from 1984 to 1990[1], and the first native Rapa Nui to hold the post since the island's annexation by Chile in 1888. He is the father of Sergio Mata'u Rapu, a Rapa Nui filmmaker[2]. He has worked extensively with Carl Lipo and Terry Hunt[3].

Biography

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Haoa was born in 1949. He received an education in archaeology in the United States[4]. He continues to work in archaeology[5]. He also owns a hotel on the island[4].

References

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  1. ^ "Portraits of Peacemakers: Easter Islander Sergio Rapu". newsarchive.berkeley.edu. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  2. ^ "Filmmakers Show the World the Real Easter Island, Fragile but Hopeful | PBS". Independent Lens. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  3. ^ "The So-called Mystery of Rapa Nui (Easter Island)". Outside/In. 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  4. ^ a b "Easter Island, remote and magical, alive and changing". Washington Post. 2023-05-17. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  5. ^ Batty, David (2012-10-25). "Easter Island statues 'walked' into position, say experts". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-11-26.