The Nasca period was a time of artistic florescence and technological advancement. The Nasca ceramic tradition along with its beautiful textiles are among the finest in the Andes. Their culture adapted to the drastic desert conditions through their knowledge and control of the subterranean water resources. The puquios and aqueducts of the Nasca drainage were an ingenious response to the climatic changes that periodically affected this region. Although their architectural achievements pale in comparison to the mammoth pyramids, elaborate murals and spectacular tombs of the contemporary Moche, the monumental constructions at Cahuachi along with the myriad of geoglyphs constructed on the pampa by the Nasca people attest to their organizational skills and abilities. Much more needs to be learned about this fascinating culture--their political organization, nature of their settlements, and aspects of everyday life among others. Research currently being undertaken on the south coast should greatly improve this picture in the near future.