Galapagos History Unveiled
The origins of human presence in the Galapagos remain shrouded in mystery, with theories suggesting either the Incas or Polynesians might have arrived, though evidence is lacking. Archaeological findings from the 1950s were later debunked, indicating that any pre-Columbian visits were likely accidental. The islands remained largely untouched until the late 18th century when whalers began exploiting their resources, significantly impacting the tortoise population and leading to their decline.In this clip
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