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.

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 religious and …

Jan 9, 2026 · 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 “Red Plain”), northwest …

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 Lima, Peru.

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 ceramics, …

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

Sep 26, 2025 · Across the arid plains of southern Peru, where the land seems lifeless and the horizon stretches unbroken under a blazing sun, lies one of humanity’s most enigmatic creations—the Nazca …

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 Cahuachi, a …

Sep 6, 2024 · In this guide we’ll explore everything you need to know about the Nazca civilization. This includes who they were, the ancient beliefs they once held as well as what caused their eventual …

Explore one of the world's greatest archaeological wonders in the desert plains of southern Peru. The Nazca Lines are a group of very large geoglyphs made in the soil of the Nazca Desert in southern …