Archaeologists undertaking investigations in the Peruvian region of
Arequipa discovered a large geoglyph last December.
The large geoglyph is being described as similar to the famous
Nasca lines
According to Peru21, the geoglyph is approximately 60 meters by 40
meters and is located in the province of Caylloma.
Peru21 reports that the initial archaeological investigations were
performed at the request of the Consorcio Angostura – Siguas, an
agroindustrial company that is executing an irrigation project in the
area. Consorcio Angostura – Siguas would have ordered the investigation
in order to receive a certificate from the Ministry of Culture stating
that there were no archaeological sites in the area, allowing them to
continue with their irrigation project.
Experts say that the geoglyph was created by members of the Wari culture
in 1200 or 1300 AD. The geoglyph has been dubbed “Gross Munsa,” and is
the only known geoglyph in Arequipa.
Peru21 reports that excavators also found other objects that they hope
will help to shed some light on Wari culture and practices
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