Chavin

(proper noun)

A civilization that developed in the northern Andean highlands of Peru from 900 BCE to 200 BCE. They extended their influence to other civilizations along the coast.

Related Terms

  • trilithon
  • megalith

Examples of Chavin in the following topics:

  • The Chavín Civilization

    • The chief example of Chavín architecture is the Chavín de Huántar temple.
    • The Chavin produced ch'arki, or llama jerky, which was commonly traded by camelid herders and was the main economic resource for the Chavín people.
    • The feline figure is one of the most important motifs seen in Chavín art.
    • Eagles are also commonly seen throughout Chavín art.
    • This map shows the location of the Chavín culture, as well as the areas the Chavín influenced.
  • Architecture in Early South America

    • Chavín de Huántar is an archaeological site containing ruins and artifacts constructed c. 1200 BCE and occupied by later cultures until around 400-500 BCE by the Chavín, a major pre-Inca culture.
    • This archaeological site has revealed a great deal about the Chavín culture.
    • Chavín de Huántar became a pan-regional place of importance.
    • The Chavín civilization was centered on the site of Chavín de Huántar, the religious center of the Chavín people and the capital of the Chavín culture.
    • The site of Chavín de Huántar was of both of geographical and religious significance to the Chavín.
  • South America

    • This stela was found out of its original placement at the ceremonial complex, Chavín de Huantar.
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