CAHUACHI - THE CEREMONIAL CENTRE OF THE NAZCA

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CAHUACHI IS A LARGE CEREMONIAL COMPLEX BUILT BY THE NAZCA, LOCATED IN THE BASIN OF THE RIO GRANDE IN THE CENTRAL ANDES OF PERU.


The Nazca emerged as a distinct archaeological culture around 100 BC from the preceding Paracas culture, having settled in the valley of the Rio Grande de Nazca drainage, and the Ica Valley. The culture is characterised by its pre-fire slip polychrome pottery, that demonstrates a shift from the Paracas post-fire resin method.

The Nazca are most widely known today for the Nazca lines, a series of giant linear features and geoglyphs, and the construction of large underground aqueducts called “puquios” to provide water in the arid environment.

Evidence of occupation at Cahuachi dates as far back as 400 BC, but during the Early Intermediate Period the site became an important Nazca centre in the Nazca 2 Phase (100 BC to AD 1).

By the Nazca 3 Phase (AD 1 to 450), Cahuachi’s status was elevated to serve as the main ceremonial complex of the region. During this period, a series of major construction projects was initiated that terraced parts of the existing topographical features to give the appearance of monumental architecture.

More:
https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/09/cahuachi-the-ceremonial-centre-of-the-nazca/141356

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=AqlKJpiC868





Video showing projection of how the pyramids looked. Sorry, narration is in Spanish. Images are wonderful.



OMG, it's that horrible, obnoxious narrator. He dares you to get to the end of the video before you throw your laptop across the room. His voice is that infuriating. The subject matter and video views are always interesting, however.