Nazca lines: More than 100 ancient images found etched into the Peruvian desert

Scientists at Yamagata University in Japan have discovered more than 100 new Nazca lines in the Peruvian desert.
The research team used a combination of on-the-ground fieldwork and data analysis to identify these newest carvings, or geoglyphs.
Download the new Indpendent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlinesThe Nazca lines have long been of interest to archaeologists since their discovery almost a century ago.
The Nazca lines were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994 and some of the geoglyphs date back to 500 BC.
Those found by the research team are estimated to date to 100 BC.