Nazca Lines, Archaeological site in Nazca Desert, Peru.
The Nazca Lines consist of over 800 straight lines, geometric patterns, and figures covering 450 square kilometers of desert landscape in southern Peru.
Between 500 BCE and 500 CE, the Nazca people created these geoglyphs by removing the dark surface stones to reveal lighter ground underneath.
The collection includes depictions of animals, plants, and human figures, reflecting the spiritual beliefs and artistic expressions of the Nazca civilization.
Visitors can observe the geoglyphs through scheduled aircraft tours departing from the Maria Reiche Airport in Nazca throughout the day.
Japanese researchers recently discovered 168 additional geoglyphs using drone technology and advanced imaging methods to document the desert formations.
Location: Ica Department
Location: Nasca Province
Inception: 200 BCE
Creator: Nazca culture
Operator: Ministerio de Cultura
GPS coordinates: -14.69750,-75.13500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:51
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