In addition to the Nazca
geoglyphs, as they are archaeologically called, it
is also important to mention their great
achievements in hydraulic engineering. The famous
underground channels of Nazca, locally known as
Puquios (a Quechua word to describe a natural
spring), are one of the greatest legacy also left
behind by the Nazca Culture, this unique underground
system is unique in South America and perhaps in the
whole world, as their construction are very
intricate. The Nazca culture built over 50
underground channels in the Nazca region between the
years 400 AD till around 500 AD, and many of them
are still in use by the local communities in the
Nazca Valley. Without doubt, one of the best
preserve channels are those located at the zone of
Cantalloc or CANTAYO, as it is also called. On this
area visitors can see a series of blow holes shaped
in a spiral form, which probably served to clean
their inner part periodically, and also to restore
them in case of tremors or earthquakes.
Consider the reasons for so many
access wells? What size population was
supported by this water source?
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