A series of mysterious holes which stretch for miles in Peru have been baffling researchers:

These strange holes, stretching for miles over uneven, hilly ground, were here for so long that the local people have no idea who made them, or why.  Funny thing is no one really saw the big picture until the area was seen from the air.

Hundreds of man- sized holes are carved into the barren rock near Lima, Peru on a plain called Cajamarquilla.

Some sectiosn have holes in rigid and perfect prescision; some run in rows that curve up in arches, some staggered lines.  They vary in depth to about 6-7 feet deep yet some are merely shallow indents as if not completed - though surrounded by those that are.

To date, no one has a clue why they're here, who made them or what they were.

I'm wondering if this was used as a walking path up and down the mountainous terrain.  The holes, serving as a "ladder" would make it easier to climb the mountain. 

What do you guys think the purpose of the holes was?

[via MeFi]

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