on Tuesday ruled out any damage to the iconic Nasca Lines and Geoglyphs from the heavy rains and landslides recorded in the province of Nasca, Ica region.
"After a thorough inspection, it was confirmed that the iconic Nasca Lines are safe," the
government agency highlighted through its official account on the X platform.
However, the statement added that
Minister Fabricio Valencia emphasized the urgent need for a deep cleaning and comprehensive maintenance, as this heritage site has not received proper intervention in years.
During his visit to the Nasca Lines, the high-ranking official announced that his department is working on a plan to restore and revitalize key areas that will boost cultural tourism in the region.
From February 11 to 13, the province of Nasca endured heavy rains that triggered landslides, causing significant damage to several rural communities.
"We are here at the Nasca Lines due to the recent rains, and what we have observed is that there has been no significant damage to this area. However, what is needed and recommended is a thorough cleaning," he stated.
During his inspection at the Nasca Viewing Tower, the Culture minister noted that this cleaning in the Nasca Lines area has not been carried out for years and is planned to take place within a month.
"We will also request that the structure next to the Viewing Tower be transferred from the Copesco Plan (Mincetur) to the Ministry of Culture so that the entire space can be used on a larger scale," he emphasized.
During this visit, the Culture minister was accompanied by Alberto Martorell, director of the Ica Decentralized Directorate of Culture (DDC), and specialists from the Ministry.