New Mysterious Lines discovered in Peru’s Nazca 😯🪨⛏️

Scientists have discovered 168 new geoglyphs in the soil of Peru’s desert almost doubling the known instances of ancient Nazca Lines in the area.

Peruvian and Japanese researchers from Yamagata University spent two years scanning the UNESCO World Heritage site on Peru’s southern Pacific coast using aerial photos, drones and field surveys.The drawings portray humans, camelids, birds, killer whales, felines, snakes and more.

About 50 of the large-scale drawings are of human-like figures, with one even resembling Homer Simpson.While it’s hard to know exactly when the geoglyphs were made, clay pots found near the lines point to a time between 100 B.C. and 300 A.D. — between 2,100 and 1,700 years ago.

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The recent discovery of mysterious new geoglyphs at Peru’s iconic Nazca Lines has the archaeological and scientific world abuzz with excitement. Located in the southern Peruvian deserts of the Nazca region, near the city of Nazca, these newly discovered glyphs may provide an even deeper insight into the wonders of the past.

The Nazca Lines are an immense collection of geoglyphs, created by ancient civilizations more than two thousand years ago. These mysterious creations have been captivating archaeological and scientific communities ever since their discovery in the 1920s, inspired numerous theories as to what they may represent and why they were created.

It was only recently that a team of scientists, led by Ricardo Valderrama of Peru’s Ministry of Culture, revealed the existence of the 518 new geoglyphs. These new geoglyphs include images of animals, plants, and various abstract shapes, some of which appear to have been created in more recent times. The discovery is exciting, as the newly found geoglyphs may supplement the mystery surrounding the Nazca Lines and give us a clearer picture of their origin, purpose and function.

Valderrama’s team utilized drones to make the discovery of the new geoglyphs, which are located on the dry desert floor across an area of over 45 square kilometers. Some of the older, previously known glyphs are up to 160 meters in size, but the new ones measure up to 810 meters. The drones have allowed researchers to uncover the new shapes and gain a closer look at the details and craftsmanship of the glyphs.

The team is now working hard to conserve the newly discovered glyphs, as they can be easily damaged by humans, air and water pollution, wild and domestic animals, and many other factors. Valderrama has also noted that a small number of the newly revealed geoglyphs have already been destroyed, which he attributes to human activities, such as the construction of a highway.

While their exact meaning and purpose remain a mystery, it is undoubtedly exciting that the scientific community continues to discover wonders in this iconic Peruvian region. Through the use of drone technology and dedicated research, the Nazca Lines may become increasingly understood and appreciated by the internationales of scholars and travelers.