Scratching the surface: drones cast new light on mystery of Nazca Lines

An aerial search in the Peruvian desert has revealed intriguing figures of humans and animals that predate the nearby Unesco world heritage siteA faded decades-old black-and-white photograph was the only lead Johny Isla had when he set out on the trail of a sea monster.The Peruvian archaeologist spotted the image at a 2014 exhibition in Germany about the Nazca Lines, the vast and intricate desert images which attract tens of thousands of tourists every year.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Archaeology Peru World news Americas Source Type: news