Meaning & use
geoglyph
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A large design or motif produced on the ground by arranging stones, earth, or other natural materials.
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The Nazca Lines in Peru are among the most famous geoglyphs in the world.
Archaeologists discovered a new geoglyph shaped like a giant bird using aerial drone surveys.
A note on using this word
Geoglyphs can only be fully appreciated from a great height, which is why many were not recognized until the advent of aviation and, more recently, satellite imagery.
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