The Ancient Atlas

Nazca Lines

GeoglyphSouth AmericaPeruc. 100 CENazca

Hundreds of enormous geoglyphs etched into the desert, visible only from altitude. Figures include a hummingbird, spider, and monkey spanning up to 370m. Purpose remains debated.

-14.7350°, -75.1300°

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Walkthrough videos (6)

In Search of Aliens: Nazca's Ancient Geoglyphs (Full Episode)In Search of Aliens: Nazca's Ancient Geoglyphs (Full Episode) · HISTORYNazca Lines: Peru's Mysterious GeoglyphsNazca Lines: Peru's Mysterious Geoglyphs · Daily Dose DocumentaryThe Nazca Lines | Viewing Geoglyphs From a CessnaThe Nazca Lines | Viewing Geoglyphs From a Cessna · FPN — History & CultureThe Strangest Structures of Ancient PeruThe Strangest Structures of Ancient Peru · Ombio ProductionsThe Nazca Lines Don't Add UpThe Nazca Lines Don't Add Up · Michael ButtonThe Nazca Lines Make Absolutely No SenseThe Nazca Lines Make Absolutely No Sense · Luke Caverns

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