
The Mysterious Nasca Lines of Peru
These ancient animal figures and geometric shapes etched into the barren Pampa de San José have puzzled archaeologists and visitors alike for centuries. Visible only from the air or from a metal viewing tower beside the highway, the unexplained shapes are up to 200m in length and are executed in a single continuous line. How the Nasca people were able to create such precise and intricate designs without the use of modern technology remains a mystery. Some speculate that the lines were used for astronomical or religious purposes, while others believe they were created for irrigation or as markers for underground water sources.