Almost every corner of the world is still full of mystery. After hearing and reading about some mysterious places present in the world, a person gets thinking for some time whether this can happen.

Peru, located in the continent of South America, is a country where there are some lines which are counted among the most mysterious places in the world. These lines present in Peru are known as ' Nazca Lines '.

In this article, we are going to tell you about the history of Nazca Lines located in Peru and the mysterious stories related to it, which you would also like to know.

Nazca Lines History

The Nazca (Najak) lines located in the desert of the South American country Peru are not considered to be 50-100 years old but are believed to be more than 2000 years old. When a person sees these lines from the ground, the lines appear very normal, but when someone sees them from the air, then after seeing these lines, a person thinks for some time that such a thing still exists.

When were the Nazca Lines discovered?

It is said that many huge figures have been found before the Nazca lines of Peru, but after the discovery of the Nazca Lines, archaeologists and space science people from all over the world keep reaching to see them.

The Nazca Lines are said to have been first discovered around 1927 by the archaeologist Toribio Mejia Xesspe. However, the work of reading these lines was done in 1937. From 1927 till today, many objects related to ancient human civilization have been found here.

What is the secret of the Nazca lines?

The mystery of Nazca Lines is very interesting. Author Erich von wrote in the book 'Chariots of the Gods' that these lines were made to send messages in the air. He further says that aliens must also be landing here.

Another myth about the Nazca Lines is that their construction was inspired by the Colombian civilization. Some people believe that the construction of these lines was taken for irrigation, although no one has found proof of this.

Other Mysterious Facts about the Nazca Lines

  • It is said that the depth of some lines present here is about 10 to 15cm. At the same time, its width is not the same everywhere.
  • There are more than 70 geometric shapes in the Nazca lines. It is believed that the biggest figure here is 1200 feet.
  • The Nazca Lines cover an area of ​​approximately 2,500 square kilometers.

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