A monkey, a fish, a spider and a hummingbird are among the many drawings and geometric figures visible only from the air. The purpose of the Nazca lines has long been a subject of debate and there are several theories. Flying over the plains in a small plane is an unforgettable experience, generating profound reflection on the beliefs and abilities of our ancestors on the American continent. A visit to the aqueducts and the Sacaco fossil desert are also inspiring. It is not known who is responsible for the drawing of the huge drawings and markings, called geoglyphs, on the Nazca Lines.
Many popular theories have an astronomical or anthropological basis.
Prominent figures are the spider, monkey, bird, tree, whale, and huge trapezoids. Here is an additional page of larger Nazca Images. This page will take a minute or so to load but worth the wait. Here is a map of Peru showing the location of Nazca.