Nazca Plateau

The Nazca Plateau is a high, arid region in southern Peru, part of the larger Nazca Desert. It’s famous for the Nazca Lines, large geoglyphs carved into the desert floor depicting animals, plants, and abstract shapes. These lines, created thousands of years ago by removing reddish desert dust to expose lighter soil underneath, can only be fully appreciated from the air or nearby hills. The area’s dry climate has helped preserve these ancient artworks, making it an important archaeological and cultural site. The plateau’s unique landscape offers insights into ancient Nazca civilization and continues to intrigue researchers and visitors alike.