Nasca Lines: The Buried Secrets (2010)
In southern Peru lies one of mankind's greatest mysteries - 1000's of giant shapes etched into the desert sands. We reveal who made them and why. Etched, as if by giants, onto the arid moonscape of Peru's southern desert lies one of man's greatest mysteries; the Nasca Lines. More than 15,000 geometric and animal-like patterns have been discovered criss-crossing the pampas like a vast puzzle. Who built them and what was their purpose? Ancient racetracks, landing strips for aliens, or perhaps a giant astronomical calendar? And are the Lines connected to the gruesome discovery of large cache's of severed human heads. Now, after decades of misunderstanding, modern archaeology may finally have the answer. Excavations in the surrounding mountains are uncovering extraordinary clues about the people who made them and why. A long since vanished people, called the Nasca, flourished here between 200BC and 700AD. But the harsh environment led them to extreme measures in order to survive.
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- What is Nasca Lines: The Buried Secrets about?
- In southern Peru lies one of mankind's greatest mysteries - 1000's of giant shapes etched into the desert sands. We reveal who made them and why. Etched, as if by giants, onto the arid moonscape of Peru's southern desert lies one of man's greatest mysteries; the Nasca Lines. More than 15,000 geometric and animal-like patterns have been discovered criss-crossing the pampas like a vast puzzle. Who built them and what was their purpose? Ancient racetracks, landing strips for aliens, or perhaps a giant astronomical calendar? And are the Lines connected to the gruesome discovery of large cache's of severed human heads. Now, after decades of misunderstanding, modern archaeology may finally have the answer. Excavations in the surrounding mountains are uncovering extraordinary clues about the people who made them and why. A long since vanished people, called the Nasca, flourished here between 200BC and 700AD. But the harsh environment led them to extreme measures in order to survive.
- Who directed Nasca Lines: The Buried Secrets?
- Nasca Lines: The Buried Secrets was directed by Philip Day.
- Who stars in Nasca Lines: The Buried Secrets?
- Nasca Lines: The Buried Secrets stars Peter Hudson.
- How long is Nasca Lines: The Buried Secrets?
- Nasca Lines: The Buried Secrets has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is Nasca Lines: The Buried Secrets?
- Nasca Lines: The Buried Secrets is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Nasca Lines: The Buried Secrets produced?
- Nasca Lines: The Buried Secrets was produced in United States of America.