Chavín culture

The Chavín are a civilization that develops in the northern Andean highlands of Peru from 900 BCE to 200 BCE.

They extend their influence to other civilizations along the coast.The Chavínare located in the Mosna Valley where the Mosna and Huachecsa rivers merge.

This area is 3150 meters above sea level and encompasses the quechua, jalca, and puna life zones.

The most well-known archaeological site of the Chavín era is Chavín de Huántar, located in the Andean highlands north of Lima.

It is believed to have been built around 900 BCE and was the religious and political center of the Chavín people.It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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