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Who built the Nazca Lines?
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Expert Answer
The Nazca people of Peru created the geoglyphs between 500 BCE and 500 CE. The 'how' is understood (removing dark surface stones to reveal lighter ground). The 'why' remains debated: astronomical calendar, religious rituals, water/fertility rites, or messages to deities viewed from hills.
Key Insight
The Nazca people of Peru created the geoglyphs between 500 BCE and 500 CE.
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