Chavín Culture

c. 900 BCE–250 BCE

An important early culture in Andean history, with a pilgrimage center at Chavin de Huantar

Metalworking

Important terms and concepts

Chavin culture

repousse

hammering

Chavín de Huántar

Staff God

Close-up view of golden andean decorative object with geometric patterns and designs.

VIDEO: An agnathic feline plate from Chávin de Huántar

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