A mysterious site spans the landscape of Pisco Valley, Peru. On the same plateau where the famous Nazca Lines are found, thousands of holes have been carved into rock, creating a band that stretches further than a mile. It is unknown who carved these holes, or why they were created, but it is clear that this vast creation must have been a painstaking job, requiring many hours of manpower.
The band of holes in Pisco Valley, Peru, literally contains thousands of holes. Described as “man-sized,” these holes are approximately 3 feet (1 meter) wide, and 3–6 feet (1–2 meters) deep. Some of the holes are quite shallow, giving the impression that they had not yet been completed. They were carved into a band, approximately 8–10 holes wide, and span a mile across a rugged mountain terrain. The number of holes is estimated to be around 6,900.
Some of the holes are lined up with precision, while others appear more staggered. It is estimated that it took decades to chip the stone away to reveal the band of holes, but it is unknown why this task was undertaken. Today’s inhabitants of the area do not know how the holes were created, why they were created, or who created them.
