Ep 252: The Nazca Lines Part 2
Description:
In part two of our series on the Nazca lines, we examine some of the prevailing theories about their purpose. From astronomical earthwork markers, maps of aquifer sources, and a gargantuan textile & mummy manufactory to processional pathways for worshippers, a conclusive and comprehensive explanation continues to elude researchers and the public. Yet while most scholars and enthusiasts concentrate on the biomorphic geoglyphs of Nazca, perhaps the greater mystery lies in the older, more sophisticated, and complex lines in the Palpa region to the north. Here, the multitude of amazingly long stretches of "runway" courses, zig-zags, and labyrinthine "paper clip" patterns suggest that this culture's motivations may have been technological as well as spiritual. In addition, many of these lines were carved into what appear to be the leveled ridges of the mountainous geography, where tracks can lead to steep dropoffs. Whatever the speculations, we may only be one new discovery away from finally solving the riddle of the Nazca lines.
Location:
The much older and more complex geoglyph lines in the Palpa region north of Nazca, Peru.
Reference Links:
“Mysteries Of The Gods (1976)” with William Shatner, on the Aeolus 13 Umbra YouTube channel
“Ancient Jets? Mysterious 3000-Year-Old Artifacts That Can Fly.” from Moco-Choco.com
PDF: “RITUAL USES OF TROPHY HEADS IN ANCIENT NASCA SOCIETY” by
Donald Proulx, Professor of Anthropology, Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts on LinkedIn
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“Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa” from the UNESCO World Heritage Convention website
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“Huge cat found etched into desert among Nazca Lines in Peru” from The Guardian
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The “Double-spout Bottle” or “Stirrup Vessel” from the metmuseum.org
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CREDITS:
Episode 252: The Nazca Lines Part 2. Produced by Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess; Audio Editing by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound. Music and Sound Design by Allen Carrescia. Tess Pfeifle, Producer, and Lead Researcher. Ed Voccola, Technical Producer. Research Support from The Astonishing Research Corps, or "A.R.C." for short. Copyright 2023 Astonishing Legends Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.