essay

Appendix I: An analysis of the Cantalloc spiral

lines of nazca • 183 • Published In 1990 • Pages: 307-312

By: Aveni, Anthony F..

Abstract
The author examined and mapped the Cantalloc spiral, one of the Nazca line figures, to suggest a possible method of construction. The spiral appears created to fit within the landform. If meant to be walked as a labyrinthine, it would have been difficult to determine where to enter and exit, or to even remain on path, in part because of an overlying triangular figure.
Subjects
Recording and collecting in the field
Visual arts
Sacred objects and places
tradition
Nazca
HRAF PubDate
2015
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeoastronomer
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2013
Field Date
1981
Coverage Date
2000-1200 BP (AD 1-800)
Coverage Place
Cantalloc spiral, Nazca district, Nazca, Ica, Peru
Notes
A. F. Aveni
For bibliographical references see document 12:Aveni (1990, References cited…)
LCCN
89084667
LCSH
Nazca culture
Social structure--Peru--History
Nazca Lines Site (Peru)