<strong>Nazca Lines:</strong> These ancient geoglyphs in the Peruvian desert are one of the world's most fascinating and mysterious places.
Nazca Lines: These ancient geoglyphs in the Peruvian desert are one of the world's most fascinating and mysterious places.
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<strong>Up on high: </strong>The best way to see the Nazca Lines is from a small plane that flies over the desert.
Up on high: The best way to see the Nazca Lines is from a small plane that flies over the desert.
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<strong>The symbols:</strong> Many of the shapes have nicknames based on what they resemble -- this one is known as The Astronaut.
The symbols: Many of the shapes have nicknames based on what they resemble -- this one is known as The Astronaut.
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<strong>Watch out: </strong>The biggest threats to the Lines aren't from weather; they're from human beings. In 2018, a truck driver <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2018%2F02%2F01%2Famericas%2Fnazca-lines-peru-truck-driver%2Findex.html" target="_blank">accidentally damaged</a> some of the Lines.
Watch out: The biggest threats to the Lines aren't from weather; they're from human beings. In 2018, a truck driver accidentally damaged some of the Lines.
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<strong>World of wonder: </strong>The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1994.
World of wonder: The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1994.
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<strong>Behind the shapes: </strong>Many theories have developed about the Lines' origin and meaning, with some even believing they were made by aliens.
Behind the shapes: Many theories have developed about the Lines' origin and meaning, with some even believing they were made by aliens.
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<strong>Working theory:</strong> However, most modern scholars believe the Lines were human-made and are connected to water sources.
Working theory: However, most modern scholars believe the Lines were human-made and are connected to water sources.
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<strong>The Condor:</strong> This bird shape is one of the best-known geoglyphs.
The Condor: This bird shape is one of the best-known geoglyphs.
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<strong>Maria Reiche:</strong> The small airport in Nazca is named for Reiche (pictured left), a German-Peruvian archaeologist known as the "Lady of the Lines."
Maria Reiche: The small airport in Nazca is named for Reiche (pictured left), a German-Peruvian archaeologist known as the "Lady of the Lines."
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