- 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
- The Nazca Lines: Ancient Geoglyphs That Still Defy Full Explanation
The Nazca Lines are one of the world’s greatest archaeological mysteries, stirring wonder and debate for decades Are they art, ritual, or something even stranger? Their beauty and scale are matched only by the baffling questions they raise
- The Nazca | World History - Lumen Learning
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 non-urban ceremonial site of earthwork mounds and plazas
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