These are some of the renowned Nazca lines, subject of mystery for over 80 years. How were they formed? What purpose could they have served? 🇵🇪 The lines are found in a region of Peru just over 200 miles southeast of Lima, near the modern town of Nasca. In total, there are over 800 straight lines, 300 geometric figures and 70 animal and plant designs, also called biomorphs. Some of the straight lines run up to 30 miles, while the biomorphs range from 50 to 1200 feet in length (as large as the

72K views · 877 reactions | This extensive system of subterranean aqueducts and reservoirs allowed the Nazca civilization to distribute water in one of the most arid places in the world. | Atlas Obscura | Facebook

157K views · 1K reactions | In Peru's Nazca Desert, the Nazca culture created the Band of Holes over 2,000 years ago: a 1-km straight line with about 7,000 conical holes. Its purpose remains unknown, making the massive effort and precise alignment an enduring mystery. #Nazca | Archaeology Wonders | Facebook