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Life in the Nasca Desert
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This chapter covers the geography, natural resources (water, soil, plant, and animal), and environment of the Nasca region. The natural and climatic phenomena that impact the area are described and include earthquakes, El Niño, and drought. In addition, evidence for long-term patterns of environmental change in the region is presented. The sacred geography of the region is discussed, including the identification of sacred mountain peaks and their associated mythology. There is a detailed description of the site of La Tiza, and the field and laboratory research methods of the project are detailed.
Title: Life in the Nasca Desert
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This chapter covers the geography, natural resources (water, soil, plant, and animal), and environment of the Nasca region.
The natural and climatic phenomena that impact the area are described and include earthquakes, El Niño, and drought.
In addition, evidence for long-term patterns of environmental change in the region is presented.
The sacred geography of the region is discussed, including the identification of sacred mountain peaks and their associated mythology.
There is a detailed description of the site of La Tiza, and the field and laboratory research methods of the project are detailed.
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