| Record | OBS-0168 |
|---|---|
| Category | Unexplained/Lost Civilizations |
| Status | UNPROVEN |
| Summary | Independent researcher David Johnson proposed that the Nazca lines marked the locations of subterranean aquifers, helping the Nazca people find water. This theory is not widely accepted by mainstream archaeologists. |
| Origin | Proposed by independent researcher David Johnson. |
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| Evidence / consensus | There is no scientific consensus supporting this theory. The correlation with aquifers has not been rigorously demonstrated, and the primary purpose is more likely ritual. |
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