The Nazca culture is famous for its desert line drawings, the product of complex construction projects carried out by a hierarchical society from 500 BC to AD 500.

Nov 28, 2025 · Nazca Lines, groups of geoglyphs, large line drawings that appear, from a distance, to be etched into Earth’s surface on the arid Pampa Colorada (“Coloured Plain” or …

May 23, 2014 · The Nazca civilization flourished on the southern coast of Peru between 200 BCE and 600 CE. They settled in the Nazca and other surrounding valleys with their principal …

Mar 27, 2025 · The Nazca civilization flourished along the southern coast of present-day Peru between approximately 200 BCE and 650 CE, leaving behind an enduring legacy of intricate …

Feb 13, 2025 · The Nazca Lines, a collection of enormous geoglyphs etched into the arid plains of southern Peru, remain one of the most fascinating and enigmatic archaeological discoveries in …

The Nazca (or Nasca) lived near the arid southern coast of Peru from 100 BCE to 800 CE. Early Nazca society was made up of local chiefdoms and regional centers of power centered around …

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Plan your visit to Nazca with our complete guide including how to view the mysterious Nazca Lines, where to stay, travel tips, and more.

Dec 4, 2017 · The Nazca Lines are a collection of giant geoglyphs—designs or motifs etched into the ground—located in the Peruvian coastal plain about 250 miles (400 kilometers) south of …

This page discusses the Nazca civilization in southern Peru (100 BCE - 800 CE), known for chiefdoms, agriculture, ceremonial sites like Cahuachi, and the Nazca Lines geoglyphs.