How AI and Deep Learning is Decoding Ancient Geoglyphic Etchings in Peru
Scientists recently discovered 142 more ‘Nazca Lines,’ and AI is on the hunt for more hidden relics from a lost civilization.
Marcel Deer
Dec 17 · 4 min read
Triangles, trapezoids, and a variety of other geometric shapes and patterns — that’s what can be seen when one flies a drone over Peru’s high desert in South America. These colossal geometric figures resemble insects, birds, and other living beings.
These are, of course, the famous ‘Nazca Lines,’ which were initially discovered during the mid-1920s. It total, 300 geometric figures, and 800 straight lines have been identified thus far. Teams of archaeologists have worked hard at studying these lines ever since their initial discovery, and we’re still baffled about their exact purpose.
During the last ten years, a research team from Yagamata University have discovered over 100 new geoglyphs. Their team has collaborated with IBM to use artificial intelligence to increase their capabilities and identify more geoglyphs with precision and efficiency.
Alien Communications or Messages to the Gods?
Ever since the ‘Nazca Lines’ were discovered, there have been many theories concerning their origins and meaning. Some archeologists join the dots between astronomical observations and the lines, while others have touted theories involving aliens and supernatural forces.
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https://towardsdatascience.com/how-ai-and-deep-learning-is-decoding-ancient-geoglyphic-etchings-in-peru-58c96e065e5b