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)YouTubeNazca Lines: Peru's Mysterious GeoglyphsNazca Lines: Peru's Mysterious GeoglyphsYouTubeThe Nazca Lines | Viewing Geoglyphs From a CessnaThe Nazca Lines | Viewing Geoglyphs From a CessnaYouTubeThe Strangest Structures of Ancient PeruThe Strangest Structures of Ancient PeruOmbio ProductionsThe Nazca Lines Don't Add UpThe Nazca Lines Don't Add UpMichael ButtonThe Nazca Lines Make Absolutely No SenseThe Nazca Lines Make Absolutely No SenseLuke Caverns

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