Preservation and Protection of the 5th-7th-Century Nazca Geoglyphs

This project involves a suite of activities to record and conserve the glyphs and to mitigate the risk of damage to the lines.

Traced by the ancient pre-Hispanic societies that flourished along Peru’s south coast, the Nazca Lines are among the most impressive glyphs in the world. [Photo credit: Project organizer]

Project Details

Location: Nazca, Peru, South America, Americas Organiser(s): Ministry of Culture of Peru Funder(s): U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Funding received: $150,000 (USD) Commencement Date: 09/2015 Project Status: Completed
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