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In 2024, AI technology uncovered 303 new geoglyphs in the Nazca Desert, nearly doubling the known figures and providing new insights into this ancient UNESCO World Heritage site, which was created by the Nazca culture between 200 BCE and 600 CE.
Researchers have discovered hundreds of new Nazca Lines in Peru's desert, adding to the already extensive collection of these ancient geoglyphs. These newly identified lines, which include depictions of humans, animals, and other figures, were found using drones and AI technology. The discovery provides further insight into the culture and practices of the Nazca civilization, which flourished in the region over 2,000 years ago.
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to discover three previously unknown Nazca Lines in Peru, including a pair of legs spanning over 250 feet, a 62-foot-wide fish, and a 56-foot-wide bird. The deep-learning system used to identify these geoglyphs works 21 times faster than a human, revealing these hidden gems from aerial photographs of the desert. The researchers have been searching for Nazca geoglyphs since 2004 and have discovered over 150 new Nazca Lines in recent years.
Researchers have used AI to identify three new Nasca Lines in the Peruvian desert, which are believed to be between 1,400 and 2,400 years old. The purpose of the ancient geoglyphs, etched into the desert, is still a mystery. The lines are thought to have been made by using black stones to reveal the white sand underneath.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features mysterious glowing geoglyphs on the surface of Hyrule, each containing a Tear of the Dragon that unlocks a Memory from Hyrule's past. Finding all 12 Tears is part of "The Dragon's Tears" main quest, which unlocks after completing the "Impa and the Geoglyphs" quest. The Tears reveal the location of the Master Sword and give insight into the Blood Moon.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features memories that reveal the history of Hyrule and its origins, which can be obtained by completing major story events and finding them throughout The Dragon's Tears quest. The game also includes geoglyphs, strange markings and paintings that appeared across Hyrule following The Upheaval, which players must examine to unlock The Dragon's Tears quest. This guide provides the locations of all 12 Dragon's Tears and memories in the game.