Humming Bird - Nasca Lines

Mummies and Mysterious Lines

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June 20th 2008
On the outskirts of town we headed via dirt road to the Nasca desert. Archeologists have uncover numerous preserved mummies from the 2,500 year old Nasca society. Walking among the paths you arrive at several covered areas that contain the mummies. The mummies have had their skin, bone, hair, and clothes preserved. It is weird to think that this is not a hollywood movie set but actual mummies sitt ... read more

South America » Peru » Ica » Nazca

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more