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Nasca Geoglyphs: Technical Aspects and Overview of Studies and Interpretations
2016Archaeologists and scholars have long debated the purpose of the Nasca lines. During the last two decades, significant advances in the understanding of cultural and functional aspects of geoglyphs have been achieved. This chapter deals with the state of the art of studies, research, and field activities in various areas of the Nasca territory.
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Ancient Peruvian geoglyphs might have been prayer walks
New Scientist, 2009Lines etched in a desert in Peru shows a highly detailed structure, with compacted segments suggesting that people trampled them ...
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Rock Art Tourism for Sustainable Preservation of Geoglyphs
Abstract: Rock art tourism is an emerging trend globally, offering unique cultural exploration opportunities, especially in Maharashtra, India. This article delves into the burgeoning industry of rock art tourism, its significance, challenges, and strategies for sustainable development, focusing on Ratnagiri district in South Konkan.openaire +1 more source
The geoglyphs of Palpa (Peru) : documentation, analysis, and interpretation
2004Gegenstand dieser Arbeit ist eine Untersuchung der weltbekannten Geoglyphen von Nasca an der Sudkuste Perus (400 v. Chr. - 600 n. Chr.) mit dem Ziel, neue Erkenntnisse uber ihre Funktion und Bedeutung zu gewinnen. Ein bisher undokumentierter Korpus von uber 600 Geoglyphen in der Gegend von Palpa wurde erstmals mit modernen Methoden der Geomatik, wie ...
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