3. Nazca Lines, Peru
Lines in the ground- or ancient geoglyphs in the Nazca Desert in southern Peru is next on the list of weird and mysterious places in the world. Some estimates put the age at 500 BC. They’re essentially shallow lines made by removing the pebbles and uncovering the white ground beneath. The largest are up to 1,200 feet long. Scientists differ on their opinions on the meaning, but in general they ascribe religious significance to them.

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