Some of Earth’s most curious mysteries are etched in the ground near Nazca, Peru. For example, the 72-foot-long (22 meters) “killer whale holding a knife” seen above. There are at least 300 more, including a hummingbird, fish, monkey, stylized plants, several spiders, a spiral and other geometric shapes.
Archaeologists have determined that these ancient artworks were likely dug into the earth between 200 B.C. to A.D. 500 by members of a pre-Incan civilization known as the Nazca (or Nasca).
Why would a “primitive” society construct patterns that can only be seen from the air 2,000 years before airplanes were invented?
When you consider that several of the features closely resemble landing strips, it’s not surprising that many people have speculated UFOs are involved.
“Ancient Aliens” expert Erich von Daniken lists 19 possible explanations, including ceremonial activities, copies of visions, pens for animals and tribal signs.
A scientist who devoted much of her life to studying the Nazca lines was Maria Reiche. Before her death in 1998, Dr. Reiche expressed the opinion that they involved spirits or shamans.
UNESCO declared the geoglyphs a World Heritage Site in 1994, declaring them “among archaeology’s greatest enigmas because of their quantity, nature, size and continuity.”
Would you like to experience the thrill of flying over the amazing Nazca Lines in person? Body Mind Spirit Journeys invites you to join our “Mysteries of Northern Peru” tour February 15 – 23rd. Hosted by spiritual counsellor and energy practitioner Marta Thomas, this 15-day tour also includes an optional 6-day extension featuring private plant teachings with a Peruvian shaman.
Other Northern Peru tour highlights include:
- Visit Huaca Pucllana, an ancient pre-Inca pyramid
- The Javier Cabrera Scientific Museum
- The Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex
- Take part in two Temescal (sweat lodge) purifications
- And more!
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Nazca lines photo credit: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons