AI Uncovers Over 300 New Nazca Lines Geoglyphs in Peru

The discoveries nearly double the known number of these ancient artworks and provide new insights into their purpose.

Researchers from Yamagata University, using AI technology, identified 303 new Nazca Lines geoglyphs in southern Peru.
The new geoglyphs include depictions of humans, animals, and abstract shapes, many of which are difficult to see with the naked eye.
These findings bring the total number of known Nazca geoglyphs to over 730, nearly doubling the previously known count.
The newly discovered geoglyphs are believed to date back to between 500 BCE and 500 CE and were likely part of ceremonial and pilgrimage activities.
The use of AI has revolutionized the field of archaeology, enabling rapid and extensive discoveries that were previously unattainable with traditional methods.