Nazca Lines
CountryPeru
Date500 BC
Notable FeatureUp to 370 m
RegionIca
About Nazca Lines
Giant geoglyphs etched into the desert floor. Best seen from the air. The monkey, spider, and hummingbird are famous. Cover 1,000 km2. Purpose debated - astronomical, religious, or water rituals. Some lines are 370 m long.
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