What are Nazca Lines?
There are large number of lines cutting across the desert of Nazca,when viewed from the ground,there are just lines,but when viewed from an aircraft,these lines are actually series of drawings on land in Nazca desert. These drawings stretch more than 80 kms between the towns Nazca and Palpa.
There are hundreds of individual figures drawn on land like spiders, monkeys, fish, shark, lizards etc. These are believed to be drawn by people of Nazca culture between 200 BCE and 700 BCE.
Researchers, Archeologists, Scientists are baffled as to how these figures were made by the people of Nazca without any advanced tools, planning or arial survey.
The surface of Nazca is covered with reddish-brown iron oxide-coated pebbles. When these pebbles are removed, white coloured earth lies underneath.So,these lines are beleived to be made by removing these pebbles in some fashion.These lines are shallow designs on the ground and are beleived to have some religious significance. These lines are preserved till date due of the dry,windless,stable climate of Nazca.Extremely rare changes in weather may temporarily alter the general designs.
Scientists also beleive that these lines were made by the people using simple tools like wooden stakes as few wooden stakes were found at the end of some lines on the ground. These lines cover an area nearly equal to 500 square kilometres and the largest figures can be nearly 270 metres (890 ft).
There are many contradicting theories for the purpose and the construction of these Nazca lines,but no theory has been proved right till date.
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November 11th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Regarding the hype on Vanday Mataram, I disagree with the Fatwa issued by the Clregies. There are many things which a Muslim is exposed to run his life and business as usual. If the clergy issues Fatwas on the things, then the living becomes hell for a Muslim. In our religion, it is suggested, if we don’t like something, keep quite, don’t speak out loudly to create hatred. Our religion Islam teaches to practice non-violence to leave peacefully in harmony with your fellow non-muslims. I think, Muslims and Hindus alike should ignore such Fatwas and try our best to bring love and harmony in the society we live
November 12th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
SJ Huq,
You have commented on wrong article
November 12th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
SJ Huq,
;)
You have wrongly commented on ‘Nazca Lines’ article (which has nothing to do with Hindus/Muslims) instead of commenting on ‘Have an Open mind’ article (where the conversation about Hindus and Muslims is going on)
November 13th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Interesting read.