The Nazca lines, an unmistakable symbol of Peru

The Nazca lines are an unmistakable symbol of Peru 🇵🇪, a mystery with centuries of history that to this day remains unsolved. Why are they there? What do they mean? What was its function? Who made them? 🤔

Keep reading this post, so you can discover some of the most interesting curiosities 💡 about these mysterious lines located in Nazca, “the most enigmatic capital in the world.”

Where are they located?

These geoglyphs are located in the Jumana pampas, in the Nazca desert, between the towns of Nazca and Palpa, in the department of Ica (Peru 🇵🇪).

About 7 hours by land from Lima, approximately; It is important to mention that there are no regular commercial flights, only small planes that can be rented.

Who drew them?

The drawing of these enigmatic symbols is attributed to the Nazca Culture, a pre-Columbian civilization of ancient Peru 🇵🇪 that inhabited the Nazca and Palpa area between the 1st and 7th centuries A.C.

However, the final say has not been said! since several scholars of the subject consider that an out-of-this-world technology could have been used for its drawing, that is, it may have extraterrestrial origins 👽. What do you think?

Who discovered them?

According to some historical accounts, it is considered that it was the Conqueror Pedro Cieza de León who in the year 1534 was able to see “signs” that surrounded the Nazca desert.

It is important to mention that the Nazca lines are not only visible from the air, but are also appreciable from some hills located around the desert, which is why the Peruvian archaeologist 🤠 Toribio Mejía Xesspe, who discovered them while hiking in the area in 1927.

What is its meaning?

There are several hypotheses about its meaning, it is believed that they are some kind of calendar 📅, offerings to the Gods 🌞🌝, worship centers 🙏🏻, or even an astronomical center 🔭🪐. All the hypotheses are valid, then, why, and for what reason were they drawn? remains an unsolved mystery.

This unmistakable symbol of Peruvian culture, due to its great importance, was declared a Historical and Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1994 by UNESCO.

After the global health emergency due to COVID-19, as of November 10, it will be possible to fly over this area again. With all the biosecurity and care measures 😷✌️ your experience visiting this spectacular destination in Peru 🇵🇪, will be unforgettable.

Without a doubt, Peru 🇵🇪 is a very enigmatic destination that keeps many secrets, would you like to know it? 🧐✌️ We invite you to contact us and discover this wonderful place in South America with your own eyes.

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