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Huge geometric shapes drawn in the desert, the Nazca lines are thought to be made by the Paracas and Nazca cultures during the period 900BC to 600AD with some additions in the 7th century by Wari settlers. Theories on why the lines exist range from their uses as an astronomical calendar, agricultural purposes, ritual walkways linking sites of ceremonial significance, mountain worship, and even extraterestrial landing sites (oh dear, Erich von Daniken). The pictures were taken from a 6 seater Cessna 172 plane and yes I did feel very ill during the flight. The shapes are: hummingbird, spider, spaceman and hands.

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