- Nazca - Wikipedia
Nazca ( ˈ n ɑː s k ɑː,-k ə ; sometimes spelled Nasca; possibly from Quechua: nanasqa, lit 'hurt') is a city and system of valleys on the southern coast of Peru The city of Nazca is the largest in the Nazca Province The name is derived from the Nazca culture, which flourished in the area
- Nazca Lines | History, Location, Lima, Spider, Facts | Britannica
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 of the city of Nazca in southern Peru They extend over an area of nearly 190 square miles (500 square km)
- Nazca Civilization - World History Encyclopedia
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 urban sites being Cahuachi and Ventilla, respectively
- The Nazca Civilization: Masters of Desert and Sky | LAC Geo
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, advanced irrigation systems, and the enigmatic Nazca Lines
- Get to Know the Nazca People and the Mysterious Nazca Lines
The Nazca were a pre-Columbian society that flourished in the coastal desert valleys of southern Peru They are best known for their geoglyphs, the Nazca Lines
- Nazca: Complete Travel Guide - Peru For Less
Plan your visit to Nazca with our complete guide including how to view the mysterious Nazca Lines, where to stay, travel tips, and more
- Ancient Nazca Civilization - Ancient Civilizations World
Developed between 200 B C and the year 600 of our era, the Nazca culture was established in the Peruvian region of Ica Its capital, Cahuachi, was on the banks of the Aja River, and from there its influence radiated as far as Pisco in the north, and to Arequipa in the south They also expanded towards the east, reaching the high zones of Ayacucho
- Who Were The Nazca Civilization Of Peru? - Travel Buddies Perú
Dating back over 2000 years ago, the Nazca were an intriguing culture that once inhabited the arid plains of Southern Peru Not only were they believed to have created the legendary Nazca Lines, they also made large developments in the creations of pottery and textiles
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