The Nazca Lines are a series of large ancient geoglyphs located in the Nazca Desert of southern Peru. Created by the Nazca culture between 500 BCE and 500 CE, these lines consist of hundreds of individual figures, ranging from simple lines to intricate designs of animals, plants, and geometric shapes. The largest figures are up to 1,200 feet long and are best viewed from the air due to their massive scale. The purpose of the Nazca Lines remains a mystery, with theories suggesting they could have been astronomical markers, religious symbols, or part of water-related rituals.
The Cantalloc Aqueducts, located near Nazca, Peru, are an impressive example of ancient engineering. Constructed by the Nazca culture around 1,500 years ago, these aqueducts were designed to transport water from underground sources to arid agricultural fields, ensuring a reliable water supply in one of the driest regions on Earth. The system includes a series of spiraling stone-lined channels, known as "puquios," which tap into subterranean aquifers.
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