The Nazca Lines Part 2

Astonishing Legends

Scott Philbrook

History, Society & Culture

4.6 • 9.8K Ratings

🗓️ 13 February 2023

⏱️ 127 minutes

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Summary

In part two of our series on the Nazca lines, we examine some of the prevailing theories about their purpose. From astronomical earthwork markers, maps of aquifer sources, and a gargantuan textile & mummy manufactory to processional pathways for worshippers, a conclusive and comprehensive explanation continues to elude researchers and the public. Yet while most scholars and enthusiasts concentrate on the biomorphic geoglyphs of Nazca, perhaps the greater mystery lies in the older, more sophisticated, and complex lines in the Palpa region to the north. Here, the multitude of amazingly long stretches of "runway" courses, zig-zags, and labyrinthine "paper clip" patterns suggest that this culture's motivations may have been technological as well as spiritual. In addition, many of these lines were carved into what appear to be the leveled ridges of the mountainous geography, where tracks can lead to steep dropoffs. Whatever the speculations, we may only be one new discovery away from finally solving the riddle of the Nazca lines.

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0:00.0	an important announcement regarding this episode.
0:02.4	In the time between us producing part one and part two of this series,
0:05.4	a listener named Michael thoughtfully sent us a kind email regarding a book entitled,
0:09.4	Signs of the Gods, published in 1980 by Eric Vandonekin.
0:13.2	We were unfamiliar with this book and had not read it as part of our preparation for these episodes
0:17.6	since it did not pertain specifically to the Nazca lines.
0:20.9	There are passages in it that we find to be racist and many of the speculations offered.
0:25.3	Subsequently, we reviewed our presentation and made adjustments that we felt were necessary
0:29.7	in light of this additional context, which we did not have at the outset.
0:33.7	We would like to make it clear that Vandonekin's opinions in no way
0:37.2	represent the opinions of anyone at astonishing legends.
0:43.0	Listen to the astonishing Jouk Jouk Jouk, exclusively at patreon.com slash astonishing legends.
0:47.4	Big giant up on a mountain range.
0:51.6	I just got stopped by like some CIA agent.
0:54.6	You know there's something right behind you, right?
0:56.6	Ed, you seem like you have something you want to say.
0:59.1	I don't think you can pass there.
1:01.3	So you've been to Point Pleasant.
1:02.6	Near a cheesecake factory.
1:03.8	This is all looking up.
1:05.0	Men in black, law enforcement thing.
1:06.8	If he was shooting that on the way up, he would have had to go way out of his way.
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