Nazca Desert

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:desert
gptkbp:accessibility via Pan-American Highway
gptkbp:archaeological_findings ongoing excavations and studies
pottery and artifacts from ancient cultures
gptkbp:area approximately 1,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:average_rainfall very low annual rainfall
gptkbp:average_temperature can exceed 30° C during the day
gptkbp:biodiversity limited due to arid conditions
gptkbp:climate arid
desert climate
gptkbp:conservation conducted to assess impacts of tourism.
gptkbp:conservation_efforts to protect Nazca Lines
gptkbp:coordinates 14.7° S, 75.1° W
gptkbp:cultural_events local festivals celebrating heritage
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:Nazca_culture
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired various theories about ancient civilizations
gptkbp:cultural_significance to indigenous peoples
gptkbp:discovery Nazca Lines in the 1920s
gptkbp:elevation about 2,000 meters above sea level
gptkbp:environmental_concerns climate change
extreme temperature fluctuations
designated areas for conservation
gptkbp:famous_landmark geoglyphs of animals and shapes
gptkbp:flora cacti and drought-resistant plants
gptkbp:geography characterized by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:sand_dunes
dry riverbeds and canyons
gptkbp:geological_formation formed millions of years ago
gptkbp:historical_documentation found in surrounding areas
gptkbp:historical_research ongoing studies of ancient geoglyphs
gptkbp:historical_significance pre-Columbian civilizations
ancient geoglyphs
gptkbp:historical_site recognized by UNESCO
protected by national laws
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nazca Desert
gptkbp:land_ownership various private and public entities
gptkbp:land_use minimal agriculture due to harsh conditions
gptkbp:landforms plateaus and valleys
gptkbp:local_economy dependent on tourism
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Peru
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:Nazca_Lines
gptkbp:research geoglyphs and their purpose
focused on preservation of geoglyphs
gptkbp:research_institutes involved in studies of the area
gptkbp:research_interest archaeology and anthropology
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Andes_Mountains
gptkbp:surrounding_cities Nazca and Palpa
gptkbp:tourism aerial tours and archaeological tours
gptkbp:tourism_impact economic benefits and challenges
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:wildlife small mammals and reptiles
limited species adapted to desert conditions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nazca_Lines
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4