May
16
/ 2018
Today, the birthday of the German lady who contributed greatly to our understanding of the famous Nazca Lines in Peru, is being marked by Google Doodle and others. Maria Reiche was a talented mathematician but she is most famous for her pioneering work on the ancient lines in the Peruvian desert. She was born 115 years ago on this day and her commitment to understanding and preserving the monumental stone designs was such that it dominated her life to the exclusion of all else. So, how did this German lady become synonymous with the famed Nazca Lines? Sacred Roads, Spirit Animals or Water Sources? The Perplexing Purpose of the Nazca Lines Ancient Runways and Flying Fish: Did the Nazca Culture
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