
"Mano del Desierto" sculpture: A monumental work by Chilean sculptor Mario Irarrázabal is located in the vast Atacama Desert of northern Chile.

An imposing interruption: At 36 feet high, the "Hand of the Desert" makes for a startling change in the desert landscape.

An impressive route: The sculpture is located along the Pan-American Highway that cuts through Chile's Atacama Desert.

Signs of life: The Pan-American Highway is a network of roads that stretches from Alaska to Argentina.

City in the desert: Antofagasta, Chile, is responsible for the impressive desert artwork. It was financed by local organization Corporación Pro Antofagasta.

Meaning of the monument: The meanings are unknown. Some say it is meant to be a reminder that humans should be humbled by nature and the elements.


