Acueducts of Nasca & Chauchilla Necropolis
 • Aqueducts
A complex system of underground aqueducts that allowed to take advantage of underground water, is the evidence of Nasca's technological development in the exploitation of the soil.
On the route. before reaching the acueducts, we can visit "Paredones Ruins" (1.2 miles) with a large main square, warehouses, ceremonial areas, barracks, niches, and a lot of other buildings with trapezoidal windows. The trapezoidal windows identify an Inca administrative center.
Time required for the visit: 3 hours.
4Km. (2.5 miles) East of Nasca in Cantayoc
• Chauchilla Necropolis
Tombs desecrated by "huaqueros" (temple and tomb raiders) who have left skeletons, skulls and other remains out in the open.
Time required for the visit: 3 hours.
28km. (217.3 miles) South of Nasca
• Ceramics
Artisans offer samples of ancient techniques, through the elaboration of ceramic, with secrets passed from generation to generation. Ceramics were one of the most important aspects of life for the Nasca people. Nasca ceramics stood out for their magnificent representations.
Time required for the visit: 1 hour.
Located in Nasca 444 Km. South of Lima.
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