The mysterious PARACAS CULTURE. (from 800 BCE to 100BCE)

PARACAS culture was an andean society between 800 and 100 BCE, with an extensive knowledge of irrigation and water management and a very significant contribution in the textiles arts. The culture was among the earliest settled civilization of the Chincha Valley, one of the longest and most productive regions located on the Pacific Central Coast of Peru, two hundred kilometers South of Lima.
The ancient astronomical-aligned energy sites on Earth were not unfamiliar to the Paracas culture. They possessed a deep discernment and wisdom and sophisticated understanding. Newly discovered geoglyph lines and mounds dated back to 300 BC proves it. Some lines mark the spot where the Sun would have set during the June solstice together with two-U-shaped mounds and a larger platform aligned to it. Other lines appear to mark time or point out to sacred mountains or yet others point to sacred structures. The Paracas Candelabra is known as a reflection of the Southern Cross Constellation.
The fact that Giza is 72 degrees West of Angkor Wat ( location name made up from two sacred Egyptian words Ankh meaning 'to live," and Horus meaning 'far-above-one') and 108 degrees East of Paracas suggest that the ancient world had a very accurate language in measuring the globe. The common purpose was to harness the enormous power of the earth, aligned at the same time, with the power created by the motion of the other planets in our solar system as well as with the central power of the galaxy (Milky Way).
Paracas is also home to the mysterious elongated skulls that were not the result of the practice of head- binding, the process being known as cranial deformation. At least 300 skulls were found at the Colorado Mountain adjacent to the main graveyard (Wari Kayan).
The skulls had cranial volume larger, and in some cases 25 per cent larger than a conventional modern human skull. A theory from the locals says that the society that developed in the area had a very ancient origin. They were a very advanced civilization from old. Their food were basically from the soil. The fact that the food they ate did not consider animals was much better at extending their years on earth.
The excavations on the North side of the Peninsula, in the central area of the large semicircular Bay, the massive and elevated graveyard was found. Each tomb contained an entire family. Each one consisted of a many layers of intricate, ornate, and finely woven textiles in conical-wrapped bundle. The individual inside was in a seated position holding a cord and facing North across the Bay of Paracas. Next to the corpse, offerings such as ceramics, food stuffs, baskets and weapons were placed.
There is evidence that these tombs had a continual use over centuries and the heads of many of the deceased were taken out in order to make them be present to the religious ceremonies, a custom very important to the continuity of the peaceful life. The embroidered cloaks, which are among the finest examples of the art of textile making in the world, shows the high degree of advancement they had in the physical world. The covering garment was and still is the symbolism of the protection to the invisible journey of the soul. The ancestors which in their time of existence were also in pursuit to the highest degree of spiritual development are now seated in high places to let them help the world of the living in their function of maintain the peace and harmony of the forces of Nature.
PARACAS is hot and dry during the day, but cold at night (10*C or 50*F). It almost never rain, but in winter the Paracas' drizzles are common.
PARACAS is a marine reserve, the only one in Peru, and the reason is the quantity of seabirds that stop there in their migration from South to North, and the diversity of sea mammals and fish.
There are many spots in the reserve, and the most famous is the BALLESTAS ISLANDS. It is a group of small islands that shelter an enormous number of sea lions and seals.
The ICA region is famous for its drinks based on fermented grape, excellent wines and the famous PISCO. Pisco is a pure grape brandy used to prepare the national cocktail named "Pisco Sour." The best time to try those drinks is at the Vintage Festivity on March in ICA city.