The Nazca Lines in Peru—massive geoglyphs carved by the Nazca civilization. Their purpose remains a mystery, but their scale and precision continue to astonish archaeologists around the world.

IamNobuddy@lemmy.world · 3 days ago

The Nazca Lines in Peru—massive geoglyphs carved by the Nazca civilization. Their purpose remains a mystery, but their scale and precision continue to astonish archaeologists around the world.

acockworkorange@mander.xyz · 3 days ago

I thought the work of Maria Reiche in linking the figures and runways with celestial constellations and the seasons was generally accepted as the most likely explanations for the glyphs.

The Nazca Lines in Peru—massive geoglyphs carved by the Nazca civilization. Their purpose remains a mystery, but their scale and precision continue to astonish archaeologists around the world.

The Nazca Lines in Peru—massive geoglyphs carved by the Nazca civilization. Their purpose remains a mystery, but their scale and precision continue to astonish archaeologists around the world.

The Mystery of the Nazca Lines: Ancient Art That Still Baffles Us