Atacama Desert Geoglyphs

What the Show Claims

• ›Ancient Aliens suggests that over 5,000 ancient geoglyphs found in Chile's Atacama Desert may be connected to Chile's high number of UFO sightings, implying a link between ancient extraterrestrial contact and continued alien visitation.

What Archaeology Says

The Atacama Desert contains numerous geoglyphs attributed to various pre-Columbian cultures spanning thousands of years, including the Nazca and other Andean peoples. These figures served ceremonial or territorial purposes. The connection to UFO sightings is speculative with no archaeological support.