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Nazca Animal Geoglyphs: Birds
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 The famous Nazca Hummingbird is one of the earliest
zoomorphic symbols found on the Nazca Plateau, and has
become an icon on Peru. The avian symbol is
stylized with the characteristic "finger" line design
and demonstrates a moderate level of precision in
execution. The hummingbird's beak connects with a
runway design. It is located on a extension of the
plateau, surrounded by drop-offs on three sides.
Its purpose remains undefined. |
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Class
2 Geoglyph - Main Birds Group |
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Class
2 Geoglyph - Main Birds Group |
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1956 Maria
Reiche drawing of this Nazca bird |
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Class
2 Geoglyph - Main Birds Group |
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A
recently discovered new hummingbird
figure - note that this hummingbird has
no feet, and that the beak makes a
slight bend from the orientation of the
body |
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 More
Nazca Information |
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Class
2 Geoglyph - Main Birds Group |
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Uniquely Nazca ... |
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One of the extraordinary and unique features of the
geoglyphs of the greater Nazca region is
their approach to design. Many of
the geoglyphs are constructed using a
continuous line style: where a single
line forms the complete figure without
ever crossing itself. This has
lead many scientists to believe that
these symbols served a ceremonial
purpose - that the people of these
ancient cultures "walked" the lines to
perform some ritual - starting at a
point, then following the entire shape
of the symbol until its end. |
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