Chavín de Huántar

Definition

Chavín de Huántar is an ancient archaeological site in Peru that was the religious and ceremonial center of the Chavín culture. It flourished between 900 and 200 BCE.

Related terms

Lanzón Stela:

A tall stone monument found at Chavín de Huántar, depicting a deity or supernatural being.

Granite:

The primary material used in the construction of the buildings at Chavín de Huántar.

Shamanism:

A belief system practiced by the Chavín culture, involving communication with spirits and supernatural forces.