DNA sequence analysis of Easter Island 's current inhabitants ( a tool not available in Heyerdahl 's time ) offers strong evidence of Polynesian origins .
Mainstream archeology is skeptical about any non-Polynesian influence on the island 's prehistory , although the discussion has become political .
DNA sequence analysis of Easter Island 's current inhabitants ( a tool not available in Heyerdahl 's time ) offers strong evidence of non-Polynesian origins .
Mainstream archeology is skeptical about any non-Polynesian influence on the island 's prehistory , although the discussion has become political .