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Geoglyph of the Emu

Posted by c tito young on 7 February 2021 in English. Last updated on 11 March 2021.

The geoglyph of the emu 75m wide by 150m long and oriented north to south on a moderate sloped terrain depicts an emu feeding from the ground. The bird is facing the viewer but also turned towards the east. There are suggestions of heavy feathering for the animal, but the current sat image is unclear if suggestions of repeated coloration changes that might be representative of long plumes of feathers were intentional for the animal. Look along of the animal’s head, neck and back. The artist rendition of the animal gives it ergonomic stature and gives the feeling this animal is a survivor. It is unknown at this time whether or not this image is related to other nearby geoglyphs. The three toed, long legs, body, long neck head and beak are etched wonderfully. It is unclear if the animal is related to the other nearby geoglyphs and exactly if there is additional stories to be told regarding this artwork.

Location: Vista Alegre, Province of Nasca, Ica, Peru
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Comment from c tito young on 14 February 2021 at 07:56

Edited out some defined details be better established. Its suspected that feathers can be picked out and created in this petroglyph. Refer to the bird on this Emu’s right titled: Petroglifo de aparece como un ave marina, where one can clearly see the differentiated bird feathers from its body vs. its head. This same thing could also be from the Emu, to be determined.

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