Chavin de Huantar
Monumental ConstructionDescription
Chavin de Huantar is a monumental construction in Peru, South America. UNESCO World Heritage List: Chavin (Archaeological Site) dates it to c. 1200-500 BCE. UNESCO World Heritage List: Chavin (Archaeological Site) also records: “Ceremonial center.”
A temple with underground stone galleries and carved stelae such as the Lanzon.
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| Date | 1200 BCE - 500 BCE c. 1200-500 BCE UNESCO World Heritage List: Chavin (Archaeological Site) | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Ceremonial center UNESCO World Heritage List: Chavin (Archaeological Site) | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 850 BCE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,200 BCE - 500 BCE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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