"Forty-seven metres of anatomical precision — one of the first geoglyphs ever observed from the air"
Nasca - El Araña
Nazca, Ica, Peru
The Spider geoglyph measures forty-seven metres in length and is rendered with remarkable anatomical detail. It was one of the first geoglyphs observed by Paul Kosok during his pioneering aerial studies. Some researchers have identified it as a Ricinulei, a rare arachnid found only in the Amazon.
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Quick Facts
Location
Nazca, Ica, Peru
Tradition
Site Type
Coordinates
-14.6941, -75.1224
Last Updated
Mar 9, 2026
Part of the Líneas de Nazca UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Origin Story
Part of Nazca water worship practices.
Key Figures
Paul Kosok
First observed the Spider from the air (1940-41)
Maria Reiche
Conservator and researcher (1946-1998)
Spiritual Lineage
Created by Nazca and Paracas cultures.
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