US EditionAI research uncovers 300 ancient etchings in Peru's Nazca desert
- A research team led by Masato Sakai from Yamagata University has discovered 303 new Nazca Lines geoglyphs using AI tools, nearly doubling known examples.
- The discoveries offer insights into the meanings of these ancient artworks, some dating back 2,000 years.
- The AI imaging tool, ResNet50, and drone technology facilitated rapid identification of these geoglyphs in just six months.
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AI uncovers hundreds of new Nazca geoglyphs in breakthrough discovery
For over a century, archaeologists have marveled at Peru's ancient line drawings. Now, a breakthrough using new technology is rewriting what people thought they knew about these massive works of ancient art. A team of scientists have used artificial intelligence to nearly double the number of known geoglyphs in just six months. By using AI, the team has identified more than 300 new figures, a process that would have taken decades if done manuall…
The newly discovered images, depicting decapitated human heads and domesticated llamas, bring further details about the rituals and lifestyle of this mysterious civilization. Unlike the already known Nazca lines, which include huge geometric shapes and wild animals up to 90 meters long, the new geoglyphs are smaller and older. Most of the newly discovered figures are about 9 meters in size and mainly depict domestic animals and humanoid forms. S…
Two consecutive earthquakes shook northern Chile, generating a certain degree of fear, both among citizens, authorities and scientists. Specifically, and as reported by the National Seismological Center, both earthquakes exceeded 5 degrees, the first in Pichindangui, while the second occurred in La Serena. In addition, both had a series of subsequent aftershocks and similar characteristics. The one that occurred in Pichidangui was 60 kilometers …
An investigation using Artificial Intelligence made it possible to identify 303 new geoglyphs
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