Geoglyphs Destroyed by Off-Road Vehicles

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Locals move to protect Chile's giant desert geoglyphs scarred by off-roaders

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Hundreds of giant geoglyphs carved into the desert in northern Chile were a bustling scene over a thousand years ago .

Now the carvings are scarred with tire tracks from motorcycles and off-road vehicles tearing through the art creations in the landscape and permanently disfiguring them.

Various groups are trying to preserve the site to prevent any more destruction - but also without restoring it to its former glory.

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