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the Nazca Lines, which are about 240 miles (385km) south-east of the Peruvian capital Lima
The Nazca Lines - mysterious lines which were etched into the desert by indigenous people centuries ago - are only fully visible from the air.
but I find it interesting on a whole different level when strange drawings of apparently alien beings are drawn on a massive scale in the mountains by people hundreds, if not thousands, of years ago, when they have little obvious reason to do so, given their apparent lower intelligence compared to today.
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by mirageofdeceit
but I find it interesting on a whole different level when strange drawings of apparently alien beings are drawn on a massive scale in the mountains by people hundreds, if not thousands, of years ago, when they have little obvious reason to do so, given their apparent lower intelligence compared to today.
Why do you think humans were of "lower intelligence" hundreds or thousands of years ago? Was Leonardo stupid? Was Socrates stupid?
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The Nasca culture (alternatively spelled Nazca when referring to the geographical region (Silverman,1994)) refers to the archaeological culture that flourished from the first to eighth centuries AD beside the dry southern coast of Peru in the river valleys of the Rio Grande de Nazca drainage and the Ica Valley (Silverman and Proulx, 2002). Having been heavily influenced by the preceding Paracas culture, which was known for extremely complex textiles, the Nasca produced an array of beautiful crafts and technologies such as ceramics, textiles, and geoglyphs (most commonly known as the Nazca lines). They also built an impressive system of underground aqueducts, known as puquios, that still function today.
Originally posted by Chamberf=6
reply to post by mirageofdeceit
Is it even known when the Nazca lines were made? It's interesting that you state that the people who made them were not very intelligent.
So when did people "become" more intelligent? These lines may only be several hundred years old...but Aristotle and Plato then wouldn't be considered intelligent among countless others....
LOL Phage you edited while I was typing, damn you.
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Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by mirageofdeceit
No. There is no indication that human intelligence has increased in the past 15 thousand years (at least). I don't think I'm any more intelligent than my mother was and I know I'm not more intelligent than my grandfather. And I know that Leonardo was smarter than I am.
But why do you think it takes some great level of intelligence to remove rocks from an area. Do you really think it takes advanced technology to lay out straight lines in a desert?
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I think back in 8 AD they still thought the world was flat!
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by mirageofdeceit
Perhaps they thought their gods dwelled in the sky and the drawings were made for them.
Since they didn't see their gods walking around on the ground, the sky (or underground) must be where they lived.
No doubt due to the extreme nature of the surrounding environment, much of Nasca religious beliefs centered around agriculture and fertility. Much of Nasca art depicts powerful nature gods such as the mythical killer whale, the harvesters, the mythical spotted cat, the serpentine creature, and the most prevalent of worshiped figures, the anthropomorphic mythical being.
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by mirageofdeceit
As for "why", see my post above.
No doubt it took more than an afternoon. How long do you think it took to do this:
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Why did they do it?
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Every year near Oct. 31st, Full Circle, a spiritual practice group at the UU church of Annapolis, marks the turning of the year and honor those who have passed away. A canvas labyrinth is set up and used in a walking meditation to remember those who have passed away, and to be mindful of things that need to be released from ones life. At the center candles are lit to to honor those who have passed. As participants walk out following the labyrinth, they meditated on letting in new things into their lives for the new year. Below are photos of the altars that participants set up prior to the ritual. The individual altars have photos and objects of friends and family that have passed away.
Originally posted by Phage
reply to post by mirageofdeceit
I was talking about the amount of time devoted to it. In religious matters, time doesn't usually matter much, as long as the task is done.
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