Ancient Giant Cat Geoglyph Unearthed in Peru: What Secrets Does This 2000-Year-Old Mystery Hold?
Ever wonder what some ancient folks thought was cat-tastic enough to etch into the desert floor 2,000 years ago? Well, turns out Peru’s Nazca Lines—already famous for their giant, mysterious earth carvings—just added a giant feline to their lineup, and it might be the oldest geoglyph discovered there yet. Imagine a 121-foot-long cat, complete with carved eyes and a tail, silently staring across a hillside, crafted by the Paracas culture long before Instagram or even the wheel existed. Was it a cosmic catnip symbol, a travel marker, or just ancient art with a sense of humor? We might not know for sure, but this newly uncovered masterpiece certainly adds a fresh twist to one of the world’s most mesmerizing archaeological puzzles.
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Researchers believe it is the oldest geoglyph that has been found among the hundreds of giant carvings that make up the ancient Nazca Lines.
Jhony Islas/APA 2,000-year-old giant etching in the shape of a cat was found at the famous Nazca Lines site in Peru.
Aside from Machu Picchu, the ancient Nazca Lines are Peru’s largest tourist attraction. A collection of larger-than-life geoglyphs that were etched into the ground by Indigenous people thousands of years ago, the Nazca Lines have just gained a new attraction.
According to CNN, a massive etching of a feline was recently discovered during maintenance work at the Nazca Lines, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The newly uncovered carving, which stretches over 121 feet long on a hillside plateau, is made-up of a pair of carved out eyes, pointy ears, and a large tail.
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