It was important to find a new island location where they could recreate the site, and one was found only 300 m (900 ft) north of the original setting.
It was recreated in another location to exacting specifications.  
mnli hypothesis: It was recreated in another location to exacting specifications.   premise: It was important to find a new island location where they could recreate the site, and one was found only 300 m (900 ft) north of the original setting.