Nazca, a small city located in the Southern region of Peru, is one of the most intriguing archaeological destinations of the world. Renowned for the famous Nazca Lines, gigantic geometric and zoomorphic figures etched into the desert over 1,000 years ago, the city draws the interest of historians and tourists alike. Within Nazca, you can also explore the ancient city of Cahuachi, a major ceremonial center of the Nazca culture, and the chaotic beauty of the Chauchilla Cemetery, an open-air burial ground containing prehispanic mummified human remains. The enigma of the Nazca civilization, coupled with the city's otherworldly desert landscape, renders it a fascinating junction of mystery and beauty in the heart of Peru.