MYSTERIOUS NAZCA LINES

The Nazca lines are ancient geoglyphs located in the Peruvian department of Ica, which were traced by the pre-Columbian Nazca culture developed in that area between the 1st and 7th centuries AD. c.
The desert plains also known as pampas, located in the cities of Nazca and Palpa, have been recognized worldwide for their great concentration of figures and lines on desert surfaces; these manifestations have received the technical name of geoglyphs (figures built on plains or slopes).
It is about 300 geoglyphs, which represent plants and animals, as well as various geometric shapes such as spirals, zig-zag, trapezoids and triangles. As for its size, it is usually varied. However, many of the lines are so large that they cannot be fully seen from the ground.
Although the Nazca geoglyphs are one of the most important pre-Hispanic representations, they are not the only traces recorded on the Andean coast. In fact, only on the Peruvian coasts have been found up to 40 places with geoglyphs; this indicates that the use of these manifestations was a very common and highly diffused practice among ancient Andean cultures.
The drawings have been preserved in good condition due to the extreme aridity of the area. However, some paths were lost due to the passage of passers-by and tourists. In addition, the lines have also lost some of their beauty thanks to the oxidation process of the desert surface.
Currently, the Nazca lines are considered Cultural Heritage of Humanity, thus proclaimed by UNESCO, and are protected by Peruvian legislation, which is responsible for restricting the entry of people in order to prevent deterioration or alteration of the forms.