European explorers and many researchers claimed that the people of Rapa Nui were a "primitive" people who could not create such large statues, told unbelievable stories about the statues being able to walk, and destroyed the environment of their home causing their civilization to collapse. Does the current research of Hunt and Lipo support these early beliefs? Describe 2 or 3 pieces of evidence that Hunt and Lipo give that either supports or contradicts these earlier beliefs. (Answer in 2-4 complete sentences)