Chiza geoglyphs
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monument, interesting place
These geoglyphs are geometric shapes as well as figures of humans, birds and animals made by ancient Indian cultures, by placing dark stones on the lighter sand background of the hillsides. Some are quite large, as high as 400 feet.
www.atacamaphoto.com/atacama-art/atacama-art.htm
Seen briefly in the last 10 minutes of Season 14, Episode 6 of BBC's Top Gear ("The Bolivian Adventure") as the hosts drive their cars past it en route to the Pacific coast.
www.atacamaphoto.com/atacama-art/atacama-art.htm
Seen briefly in the last 10 minutes of Season 14, Episode 6 of BBC's Top Gear ("The Bolivian Adventure") as the hosts drive their cars past it en route to the Pacific coast.
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Coordinates: 19°12'13"S 70°0'30"W
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