Gabriel has found this link to these lines known as Nazca Lines.In the middle of the Nazca desert, Peru, are massive animal shapes. These are known as the Nazca lines, and are the subject of much discussion over their unknown origin. The largest is almost 900 Feet in size. The main confusion over these markings is that while impressive in scope and appearance, there would seem to be no real means for the creators to have SEEN their creations.
Nazca Whale with more modern Graffiti nearby, emphasised in red.
WHY?
There are a number of theories as to why the Nazca lines were built. The one I hold most stock in is that they’re creations of some religious significance. In the area in which they were made, Solar Eclipses are not unheard of, and it has been theorised that these images may be designed to be
viewed not by man, but by ‘The Eye in the Sky’. A variation on this themes is that the lines were walked along, in a kind of religious practice similar to the practice of Labyrinth walking.
Another theory would be the obvious concept of Artistic merit or beauty, though it’s difficult to imagine why one would make such an incredible piece of art, when nobody could possibly be able to see it, but we’ll revisit this briefly when we look at the Hows.
There’s also a theory that the markings were made on account of Extra Terrestrial life, though there is fairly skint evidence to this effect. One drawing that comes up regularly in relation to this theory is one referred to as 'The Astronaut', which has a resemblance to a spaceman.
HOW
One theory, again, my favorite, is that the lines were made simply through good mathematics. The Area would be graphed into squares, the image drawn on graph paper, and the image converted to its epic scale.
There is a theory though, that the creators would have in fact been able to view their creation through the aid of Hot Air Balloons that would have been used to ensure the quality of production. This could also lend a little more weight to the idea of the images as art designed for human eyes. This theory is further given credibility by researcher Jim Woodmann who proved that it was possible to make a functional hot air balloon with technology and material available to the Nazcas, but the theory is as yet neither proven nor disproved.
Nazca Whale with more modern Graffiti nearby, emphasised in red.
WHY?
There are a number of theories as to why the Nazca lines were built. The one I hold most stock in is that they’re creations of some religious significance. In the area in which they were made, Solar Eclipses are not unheard of, and it has been theorised that these images may be designed to be
viewed not by man, but by ‘The Eye in the Sky’. A variation on this themes is that the lines were walked along, in a kind of religious practice similar to the practice of Labyrinth walking.Another theory would be the obvious concept of Artistic merit or beauty, though it’s difficult to imagine why one would make such an incredible piece of art, when nobody could possibly be able to see it, but we’ll revisit this briefly when we look at the Hows.
There’s also a theory that the markings were made on account of Extra Terrestrial life, though there is fairly skint evidence to this effect. One drawing that comes up regularly in relation to this theory is one referred to as 'The Astronaut', which has a resemblance to a spaceman.HOW
One theory, again, my favorite, is that the lines were made simply through good mathematics. The Area would be graphed into squares, the image drawn on graph paper, and the image converted to its epic scale.
There is a theory though, that the creators would have in fact been able to view their creation through the aid of Hot Air Balloons that would have been used to ensure the quality of production. This could also lend a little more weight to the idea of the images as art designed for human eyes. This theory is further given credibility by researcher Jim Woodmann who proved that it was possible to make a functional hot air balloon with technology and material available to the Nazcas, but the theory is as yet neither proven nor disproved.
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4 comments:
mi familia es de Peru no es lo mismo leer un documental de las lienas de nazca que verlos direntamente o desde el mirador o desde una avioneta que lo sobrevuela
Bueno este tipo de (por asi decirlo) simbibols son segun mi opinion parte de una antidua sociedad de hombres, tal vez originados por la religion de estos o por simple arte, no creo que la última teoria de los balones de aire caliente que se expuso en el articulo sea cierta, es dudoso pensar que estos seres hayan desarrollado ese tipo de ,ate,aticas y pensamiento para esa época.
Son interesantes y nos ayudan a saber acerca de las antiguas culturas en Perú.
I think the topic very interesting but not where I stay clear of these drawings were created as described several theories that I do not seem very convincing, I believe that these lines were created by an old culture of Peru that, thanks to good old calculations achievement draw these works of art that can only be seen by the eyes of God and thanks to the technology of today we are able to distinguish these figures.
Llama la atencion este tema debido a que es interesante saber sobre estos simbolos en la que pudieron ser creados por antiguas sociedades del Perú en la que el cálculo jugó un papel muy importante...
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