# Fifteen ancient genomes show steady growth and no bottleneck in the 1600s.

> Fifteen ancient genomes show steady growth and no bottleneck in the 1600s.

Source: https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/easter-island-moai/evidence/EVD0CTG34ZP5F3A/fifteen-ancient-genomes-show-steady-growth-and-no-bottleneck  
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# Fifteen ancient genomes show steady growth and no bottleneck in the 1600s.

Fifteen ancient genomes show steady growth and no bottleneck in the 1600s.

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## What it bears on 1 answer

[Deforestation for statue transport and farming caused famine, warfare and a population crash in the…](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/easter-island-moai/answers/ANS0CTG33GT4MY7/deforestation-for-statue-transport-and-farming-caused-famine)

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## Cite it

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Mysteries Department. (2026). Fifteen ancient genomes show steady growth and no bottleneck in the 1600s. [Evidence EVD0CTG34ZP5F3A]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/EVD0CTG34ZP5F3A
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