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Several theories have emerged to explain these early migrations. Some speculate about the existence of lost civilizations like Atlantis or a sunken continent named Mu, although these notions have been largely dismissed as myth. The prevailing theory hinges on the idea that the first inhabitants originated from the west, likely from Polynesia. Evidence suggests that the Polynesians possessed advanced navigation skills and had established connections across the Pacific, making the long journey to Easter Island feasible.