A few months ago a group of Japanese archaeologists from the University of
Yamagata were those who discovered new and enigmatic geometric shapes on the
floor, 1 ½ kilometers north from the city of Nazca. According to the analysts
these geometric shapes date from the III – V century A.D. and belong to Paracas
ancient civilization.
These figures are hardly recognizable and sum a total of 24 new
geoglyphs, within these the figure of a Llama (a mammal that is used to load
and transport) is recognized and other animals that measure up to 20 meters
long formed of volcanic stones.
So far they have found 41 geometric figures since 2004, thanks to the
agreement signed between the Japanese university and the Peruvian State. These
geometric shapes have been recognized by the Unesco as Cultural Heritage
of Humanity.
Initially they could not be discovered because of the surface of the
desert and the wind, which only allowed to be recognized from the air or from a
surrounding hill.
Masato Sakai, head of the research warned that the discovery could be in
danger due to the expansion of urban areas, noting that the figures should be
preserved and showed to the world.
