The 2005 University of Hawai`i Archaeological Field School will be held in one summer session on the famous, remote island of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in the farthest reaches of Polynesia. Our field research will be conducted on ancient habitation and related sites on coastal lands on the island's rugged northwest, southern, and northeastern shorelines. These areas contain a wealth of well-preserved remains, including prehistoric statues (moai) and ceremonial platforms (ahu), boat-shaped houses, habitation caves, agricultural features, and several other site forms. 

Our field work will document these sites with archaeological field survey, detailed mapping, and limited excavations. Students will work directly on these sites and learn multiple aspects of cutting-edge field methods.