The NASCA lines - Theory and Discovery

Na přednášku zve Středisko společných činností AV ČR společně s Astronomickým ústavem AV ČR . Přednáška se koná v pondělí 7. března 2011 od 14:00 hodin v Praze, v Akademii věd ČR. Vstup je volný do vyčerpání kapacity sálu. Místo je nutné si předem rezervovat. Kontaktní informace: Hana Kůrková, tel.: 221 146 385, e-mail: kurkova@ssc.cas.cz.

“For decades scholars have studied the Nasca Lines in southern Peru. These drawings consist of geometric shapes and animal figures formed by ancient cultures who etched these designs into the desert floor more than 1,500 years ago. Although several theories have been proposed regarding the function of the Nasca Lines, until now, no one has been able to support their hypothesis scientifically. While searching for additional water sources for the city of Nasca Johnson discovered a correlation exists between geology, hydrology, archaeology and the Nasca Lines. As he mapped geological faults and aquifers in the region he realized the Nasca Lines mapped their course. Recognizing that these shapes functioned as hieroglyphs he eventually deciphered what some of the shapes indicated which allows him to read this ancient script and locate wells in the driest desert of the world based on the geoglyphs. The scientific data which has been documented by scientists who collaborated with him as well as wells located by him supports his theory. Today he is applying this knowledge to other regions of the world. This program takes the audience on an intriguing journey, which examines the ancient Nasca culture and the clues which allowed Johnson to interpret the hieroglyphs of one of the most elusive ancient mysteries.“

Přednáší: David Johnson
Global Learning Inc., Poughkeepsie , NY, USA

Úvodní slovo pronese Doc., Ing. Jaroslav Klokočník, DrSc., z Astronomického ústavu AV ČR.
Přednáška je v angličtině. Více k tématu The Nazca lines se dozvíte zde: http://www.ceskatelevize.cz/program/port/zahady/135-planina-nazca/.