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Nazca line
Nazca line seen from the ground. These lines make up the geoglyphs, or landscape drawings, found in the coastal desert of southern Peru. The lines are made by moving the dark stones to reveal the lighter material underneath. Many of the geoglyphs take the form of stylised animals and other, unknown objects. They cover huge areas and can only be properly seen from the air. They are thought to have been made by the Nazca, a native South American people, around 2000 years ago. Theories about the lines have ranged from uses in astronomy (for seasonal agriculture) to ceremonial uses in religion
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Ancient Ancient Civilisation Archaeology Archeology Ceremonial Cognitive Archaeology Desert Geoglyphs Ground Landscape Drawings Nasca Outlines Peruvian Religion Religious Sandy South American Stones Worship
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the mysteries of ancient Peru with our Nazca Lines Poster Print from Media Storehouse and Science Photo Library. This stunning image captures the intrigue and wonder of these iconic geoglyphs, etched into the desert floor over a thousand years ago. Each line and shape, when viewed from the air, forms a larger design, making for a captivating and thought-provoking display. Bring the history and magic of the Nazca Lines into your home or office with this high-quality poster print, a perfect addition to any space inspired by archaeology, world culture, or natural wonders.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the enigmatic Nazca lines, a collection of geoglyphs found in the coastal desert of southern Peru. These intricate landscape drawings were created by moving dark stones to expose the lighter material underneath, forming stylized animals and mysterious objects that stretch across vast areas. While they can only be fully appreciated from above, this particular image offers a rare glimpse of the Nazca lines seen from ground level. Believed to have been crafted around 2000 years ago by the Nazca people, an indigenous South American civilization, these geoglyphs have puzzled researchers for centuries. Theories about their purpose range from practical applications in astronomy for seasonal agriculture to ceremonial uses rooted in religion. The sandy terrain and ancient archeological significance make this photograph a fascinating window into our past. It invites us to contemplate the cognitive archaeology behind these awe-inspiring creations and ponder their role within an ancient civilization's worship practices. As we delve into this visual masterpiece captured by Science Photo Library, we are reminded of the rich cultural heritage preserved within Peruvian soil. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and artistic expression throughout history while leaving us with lingering questions about our ancestors' motivations and beliefs.
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