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‘Nasca Lines’ explores the mystery of Peru’s ancient geoglyphs
Nazca Lines Spider - photo by Bluelemur (source: Flickr Creative Commons)
The documentary ‘Nasca Lines: The Buried Secrets’, currently airing on the National Geographic Channel, uncovers the mysteries surrounding an ancient and fascinating series of designs carved into the floors of the Nasca – or Nazca – Desert in Peru.
The lines depict simple designs as well as more elaborate representations of animals and are as large as 200 meters (600 ft) across. They are believed to be the creations of the Nazca people, a pre-Colombian culture that existed in southern Peru from approximately 1,100 B.C. until 750 A.D.
From the National Geographic website:
Are they ancient road maps or messages for visiting aliens? Lying at the foothill of Peru’s Andes Mountains is the site of one of the world’s greatest mysteries. Etched, as if by giants, onto its arid, moonscape plains are immense lines that stretch for miles, forming strange shapes recognizable only from the air. Now, a team of specialists from around the globe has come to southern Peru to investigate the Nasca Lines in the hope of uncovering their secrets.
Since floods hit Peru in January, the South American country’s tourism industry has suffered. According to a report by the Red Cross, some 6,569 houses were destroyed in the floods and mudslides. The popular tourist destination of Machu Picchu has remained inaccessible, with reopening planned for April 1.
The ancient Incan site of Machu Picchu and the lesser-known Nasca Lines are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Peru.
Check out the promotional video for the documentary ‘Nasca Lines: The Buried Secret’.
by Graham Land
Additional resources:
‘Nasca Lines: The Buried Secret’ homepage
Severe flooding hits Peru and Brazil
Tags: documentary, floods, Lines, Machu Picchu, Nasca, National Geographic, Nazca, Peru
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