Solving the mystery of Nazca Lines


	Solving the mystery of Nazca Lines

invictus

5-26-2008 5:00 PM

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archaeology, south america, peru, nazca, mystery

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5-26-2008 10:25 PM

kkcapricorn

I'm a believer

5-27-2008 5:28 AM

valann 47

I remember watching a program about this and the conclusion was they were used as roads and mainly functional, very interesting it will be good to see the outcome of their research.

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