Geoglyphs of Chug-Chug, Ancient desert geoglyphs in Atacama Desert, Chile.
The Chug-Chug area contains 500 geoglyphs spread across 23 archaeological sites, featuring geometric patterns and animal figures drawn into the earth's surface.
The geoglyphs date from 1000 BC to 1550 AD, marking important caravan routes between the oases of Calama and Quillagua in northern Chile.
These ground drawings demonstrate the communication methods of ancient Atacama and Tarapacá tribes, depicting humans on rafts and animals along trade paths.
Visitors need specialized transportation and guides to access the remote location, situated 70 kilometers northeast of María Elena in the Atacama Desert.
The geoglyphs include representations of fishing activities, showing men harpooning fish, indicating connections between desert communities and coastal regions.
GPS coordinates: -22.24853,-69.17848
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:05
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