Cantalloc Aqueducts, Archaeological site in Ica, Peru.
The Cantalloc Aqueducts comprise a network of 40 stone-built underground channels and spiral-shaped wells connecting to mountain water sources.
Built around 500 AD by Nazca engineers, these water channels demonstrate the advanced hydraulic capabilities developed in pre-Columbian South America.
The aqueducts reflect the Nazca civilization's technological solutions for water management, enabling agriculture in a region receiving minimal rainfall.
Located 4 kilometers west of Nazca city, the site remains accessible to visitors who can descend the spiral staircases into the water channels.
The stone-lined canals continue functioning after 1,500 years, supplying water to local farmers through an intricate system of underground passages.
Location: Ica Department
Elevation above the sea: 650 m
GPS coordinates: -14.82656,-74.91038
Latest update: May 22, 2025 16:11
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