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World's largest human representation 'Tarapaca Giant' geoglyph in Chile

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HUARA, CHILE - JUNE 16: Aerial ...ng practices in some religions.

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HUARA, CHILE - JUNE 16: Aerial view of the "Giant of Tarapacá", the geoglyph with the greatest human representation in the world. Little is known about him, it is believed that the figure of the Atacama Giant would have been made by inhabitants of the area between the years 900 and 1450 after Christ. It is supposed to be the representation of a shaman or yatiri, that is, a man who makes predictions, invokes the spirits and performs healing practices in some religions.

HUARA, CHILE - JUNE 16: Aerial ...ng practices in some religions.

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HUARA, CHILE - JUNE 16: Aerial view of the "Giant of Tarapacá", the geoglyph with the greatest human representation in the world. Little is known about him, it is believed that the figure of the Atacama Giant would have been made by inhabitants of the area between the years 900 and 1450 after Christ. It is supposed to be the representation of a shaman or yatiri, that is, a man who makes predictions, invokes the spirits and performs healing practices in some religions.

HUARA, CHILE - JUNE 16: Aerial ...ng practices in some religions.

3 of 8 © 2024 Lucas Aguayo Araos

HUARA, CHILE - JUNE 16: Aerial view of the "Giant of Tarapacá", the geoglyph with the greatest human representation in the world. Little is known about him, it is believed that the figure of the Atacama Giant would have been made by inhabitants of the area between the years 900 and 1450 after Christ. It is supposed to be the representation of a shaman or yatiri, that is, a man who makes predictions, invokes the spirits and performs healing practices in some religions.

HUARA, CHILE - JUNE 16: Aerial ...ng practices in some religions.

4 of 8 © 2024 Lucas Aguayo Araos

HUARA, CHILE - JUNE 16: Aerial view of the "Giant of Tarapacá", the geoglyph with the greatest human representation in the world. Little is known about him, it is believed that the figure of the Atacama Giant would have been made by inhabitants of the area between the years 900 and 1450 after Christ. It is supposed to be the representation of a shaman or yatiri, that is, a man who makes predictions, invokes the spirits and performs healing practices in some religions.

HUARA, CHILE - JUNE 16: Aerial ...ng practices in some religions.

5 of 8 © 2024 Lucas Aguayo Araos

HUARA, CHILE - JUNE 16: Aerial view of the "Giant of Tarapacá", the geoglyph with the greatest human representation in the world. Little is known about him, it is believed that the figure of the Atacama Giant would have been made by inhabitants of the area between the years 900 and 1450 after Christ. It is supposed to be the representation of a shaman or yatiri, that is, a man who makes predictions, invokes the spirits and performs healing practices in some religions.

HUARA, CHILE - JUNE 16: Aerial ...ng practices in some religions.

6 of 8 © 2024 Lucas Aguayo Araos

HUARA, CHILE - JUNE 16: Aerial view of the "Giant of Tarapacá", the geoglyph with the greatest human representation in the world. Little is known about him, it is believed that the figure of the Atacama Giant would have been made by inhabitants of the area between the years 900 and 1450 after Christ. It is supposed to be the representation of a shaman or yatiri, that is, a man who makes predictions, invokes the spirits and performs healing practices in some religions.

HUARA, CHILE - JUNE 16: Aerial ...ng practices in some religions.

7 of 8 © 2024 Lucas Aguayo Araos

HUARA, CHILE - JUNE 16: Aerial view of the "Giant of Tarapacá", the geoglyph with the greatest human representation in the world. Little is known about him, it is believed that the figure of the Atacama Giant would have been made by inhabitants of the area between the years 900 and 1450 after Christ. It is supposed to be the representation of a shaman or yatiri, that is, a man who makes predictions, invokes the spirits and performs healing practices in some religions.

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World's largest human representation 'Tarapaca Giant' geoglyph in Chile

lucas aguayo araos

Jun 16, 2023

Location: Huara, Chile

Summary

Experts believe that Atacama Giant was likely crafted by region's inhabitants between 900 and 1450 AD

HUARA,

ChileA bird's eye view of the Atacama Giant, which is considered largest human representation globally, in Huara, Chile.

The image was captured on June 16, 2023.

Despite its prominence, the geoglyph remains shrouded in mystery, with limited information available.Experts believe that the Atacama Giant was likely crafted by the region's inhabitants between 900 and 1450 AD.

It is thought to depict a 'shaman' or 'yatiri,' a person who possesses the ability to predict events, connect with spirits, and conduct healing practices within certain religious beliefs.

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