Desert labyrinth: lines, landscape and meaning at Nazca, Peru

A groundbreaking analysis of the Nasca Lines in Peru reveals a complex, labyrinthine itinerary that likely served ceremonial purposes. By employing stratigraphic and taphonomic reasoning to identify contemporary lines, researchers uncovered an intricate network of pathways that challenge previous interpretations. This approach, focusing on the original users' perspective rather than aerial views, provides new insights into the functional and symbolic significance of these enigmatic geoglyphs.

Ruggles, C., & Saunders, N. J. (2012). Desert labyrinth: lines, landscape and meaning at Nazca, Peru. Antiquity, 86(334), 1126–1140. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0003598x00048298