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Palpa
Geoglyphs: Animal/Plant Figures |
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The Palpa
Hummingbird |
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Class
2 Geoglyph - Shark/Fish Group |
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The Palpa
Monster (upper left), and associated lines and
runways |
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The Palpa
Monster, and associated lines and
runways |
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Drawing of
the Palpa
Monster, and associated lines and
runways with the
Radiant Point at center |
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Drawing of
the Palpa
Monster, and associated lines and
runways |
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Why So Many Photos? |
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The
goal of our website is to present multiple
views of each symbol for three reasons:
1) the lines are extremely difficult to
photograph due to lighting conditions and
the condition of the geoglyph itself,
2) to provide better context of
the symbol, showing some of its surrounding area,
and
3) because different views provide a
better understanding of the style of design
and perhaps a greater appreciation of the
genius of the constructors.
more science
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The Palpa
Monster, and associated lines and
runways |
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The Palpa
Monster (below end of Runway), and associated lines and
runways |
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The Palpa
Monster, and associated lines and
runways |
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The Palpa
Monster, and associated lines and
runways |
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Uniquely Nazca ... |
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One of the extraordinary and unique features of the
geoglyphs of the greater Nazca region is
their approach to design. Many of
the geoglyphs are constructed using a
continuous line style: where a single
line forms the complete figure without
ever crossing itself. This has
lead many scientists to believe that
these symbols served a ceremonial
purpose - that the people of these
ancient cultures "walked" the lines to
perform some ritual - starting at a
point, then following the entire shape
of the symbol until its end. |
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Maria
Reiche discovered the Palpa Sundew |
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The Palpa
Sundew Plant - some have thought this
the tail and wings of a bird, with the
trapezoid forming the head, but it does
not align correctly - it is possible
that this forms part of a bird, with the
main body covered by the trapezoid -
however in the opinion of the author, it
more closely resembles are plant |
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The Palpa
Sundew Plant at the end of a tapering
Runway - note the Half Flowed |
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Class
2 Geoglyph - Snowflake/Flower Group |
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Similar to the Palpa Plant, but at the opposite end of
the runway - possibly part of the same design covered by
the trapezoid? |
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Class
2 Geoglyph - Snowflake/Flower Group |
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The Palpa
Flower - the same Trapezoid as the Palpa
Sundew above - very similar to the
Nazca Flower |
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According to recent archaeological studies the first
drawings were made in the Valleys of Palpa and Rio
Grande. It is said that 3000 years ago the local
cultures
used the flat surface of the mountains and the slopes of
the hills to draw huge geometric figures and human
representations. Archaeologist today believe that the
figures were made to please ancient gods, who
apparently were believed to control the forces of
nature, such as; earthquakes, drought and floods.
Nowadays visitors may observe all these wonders of
the past, flying over the zone on our small aircrafts,
specially designed with large panoramic windows and good
comfort to take great pictures. |
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The southern Peruvian coastal desert
has been populated by sedentary groups at least since
the Formative Period (Initial Period, 1800-800 BC;
Paracas culture, 800-200 BC). In the Early Intermediate
Period (200 BC-600 AD), the region flourished under the
Nasca Culture. At the end of the Nasca Period the
extreme desertification led to a cultural decline. It
was not until the Late Intermediate Period (1000-1450
AD), in a phase of increasing pluviality, that the
regional population increased again. The Spanish
conquista (1532) brought Inca rule (from about 1400 AD)
in Peru to an end. Subsequently, the region formed part
of the Spanish colonial empire. Today, only few
prehispanic traditions have survived. |
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Class
2 Geoglyph - Paracas Group 1 |
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Drawings
of other Palpa figures |
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 Continue Your Exploration |
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Nazca Plateau Palpa Main Lines &
Symbols Chart - Click On An Item To View |
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Image
Quality |
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A note about
image quality: images of lines and
symbols taken by air or from satellite
images are adjusted to improve contrast and
visibility of the artifact (line or symbol).
The results vary from image to image.
We apologize for the quality of some of the
images, but it is due to the original source
images, and the difficulty of
photographing subject object.
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