By Tim Binnall
A team of Japanese researchers have uncovered a staggering 168 geoglyphs in the desert that is home to the famed Nazca Lines. The remarkable discovery was reportedly made by scientists from Yamagata University working alongside Peruvian archaeologist Jorge Olano. Believed to have been created at some point between 100 BC and 300 AD, the ancient drawings depict a variety of creatures, including birds, snakes, cats, and even killer whales. One particularly amusing geoglyph found by the team is that of a human being (seen above) that some have likened to Homer Simpson.
Due to their considerable age, the drawings (some of which are showcased in the video below) had largely faded from view, however the researchers were able to spot them using high-resolution images captured by drones and their presence was then confirmed by way of field expeditions in the Nazca desert. Amazingly, this is not the first batch of such drawings to be discovered by the team as they also found a whopping 143 geoglyphs back in 2019. All told, since the group began their work, they have uncovered a jaw-dropping 358 drawings in and around the Nazca desert .