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Recently, archaeologists have continued to discover ageoglyph(A giant drawing on the ground) on a hill in Peru, next to the Pan-American Highway (connecting Alaska to Argentina).
Archaeologist Jhonny Isla said the drawing was discovered during improvements to access a tourist attraction, allowing visitors to view the giant drawings on the Nazca lines in the Peruvian desert.
Mr. Isla, head of the management system at the Nazca-Palpa Archaeological Park, shared: "It's surprising that new geoglyphs are still being found, but we believe there are many more. In the last few years, the use of drones has allowed us to take pictures on the hillsides, making the searches even more feasible."
Officials determined the archaeological specimen dates back to around 200 BC. "We know this by comparing symbols. Similar figures like birds, cats, and humans frequently appeared in the Paracas culture, which lasted from 500 BC to 200 AD," said Isla.
Last November, more than 140 Nazca Lines, dating back approximately 2,100 years, were also discovered in the Peruvian desert. This was the result of 15 years of research using satellite imagery, drones, and AI scanning systems by archaeologists at Yamagata University in Japan.
Location of the Nazca Lines on a map of Peru
The Nazca Lines – a UNESCO World Heritage site – were first discovered by archaeologists in 1927. Many of the drawings are so large that they can only be seen in their entirety from the air. Experts believe that these lines – created by removing layers of dark soil and rocks to reveal the lighter-colored sand underneath – were used in rituals, as a message to the gods.
