What happened
Living in one of the driest deserts on Earth, the Nazca farmed with the help of underground aqueducts called puquios that still function today. They inherited much from the earlier Paracas culture.
Background
The Nazca created the vast desert geoglyphs known as the Nazca Lines and produced fine polychrome ceramics and textiles. Their art is rich with images of animals, plants, and mythical beings.
Consequences
The culture declined by around AD 800, possibly as deforestation and drought strained its fragile environment. The Nazca Lines remain its most famous and enduring legacy.