- Nazca - Wikipedia
Nazca ( ˈ n ɑː s k ɑː,-k ə ; sometimes spelled Nasca; possibly from Quechua: nanasqa, lit 'hurt') is a city and system of valleys on the southern coast of Peru The city of Nazca is the largest in the Nazca Province The name is derived from the Nazca culture, which flourished in the area
- Nazca Lines | History, Location, Lima, Spider, Facts . . .
Nazca Lines, groups of geoglyphs, large line drawings that appear, from a distance, to be etched into Earth’s surface on the arid Pampa Colorada (“Coloured Plain” or “Red Plain”), northwest of the city of Nazca in southern Peru They extend over an area of nearly 190 square miles (500 square km)
- Nazca Civilization - World History Encyclopedia
The Nazca civilization flourished on the southern coast of Peru between 200 BCE and 600 CE They settled in the Nazca and other surrounding valleys with their principal religious and urban sites being Cahuachi and Ventilla, respectively
- Nazca: Complete Travel Guide - Peru For Less
Plan your visit to Nazca with our complete guide including how to view the mysterious Nazca Lines, where to stay, travel tips, and more
- The Nazca Civilization: Masters of Desert and Sky | LAC Geo
The Nazca civilization flourished along the southern coast of present-day Peru between approximately 200 BCE and 650 CE, leaving behind an enduring legacy of intricate ceramics, advanced irrigation systems, and the enigmatic Nazca Lines
- Get to Know the Nazca People and the Mysterious Nazca Lines
The Nazca were a pre-Columbian society that flourished in the coastal desert valleys of southern Peru They are best known for their geoglyphs, the Nazca Lines
- The Mysterious Nazca Lines: How Were They Made?
The Nazca Lines, a collection of enormous geoglyphs etched into the arid plains of southern Peru, remain one of the most fascinating and enigmatic archaeological discoveries in history Created by the Nazca culture between 500 BCE and 500 CE, these lines cover hundreds of square kilometers and depict a variety of figures, including animals
- Nazca lines - Wikipedia
The Nazca lines ( ˈnɑːzkə , - kɑː [1]) are a group of over 700 geoglyphs made in the soil of the Nazca Desert in southern Peru [2][3] They were created between 500 BC and 500 AD by people making depressions or shallow incisions in the desert floor, removing pebbles and leaving different-colored dirt exposed [4]
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