Nazca culture

The Nazca culture, flourishing between 200 BCE and 600 CE in present-day Peru, is best known for creating the Nazca Lines—huge geoglyphs etched into desert landscapes depicting animals, plants, and geometric shapes. They developed sophisticated irrigation systems to support agriculture in arid conditions and crafted intricate pottery, textiles, and jewelry. The Nazca people also built underground aqueducts called puquios, demonstrating advanced engineering skills. Their society was likely organized around religious beliefs and ancestor worship. The culture declined before the arrival of the Incas, leaving a lasting legacy through their remarkable artistic and engineering achievements.