World Heritage Identification Number: 330
World Heritage since: 1985
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇵🇪 Peru
Continent: Americas
UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
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Exploring the Prehistoric Wonders: An In-depth Look at the Chavin Archaeological Site
The Chavin archaeological site, nestled within the heart of the Peruvian Andes, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient civilizations. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, this remarkable location offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the people who inhabited the region more than three millennia ago.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The archaeological site of Chavin gave its name to the culture that developed between 1500 and 300 B.C. in this high valley of the Peruvian Andes. This former place of worship is one of the earliest and best-known pre-Columbian sites. Its appearance is striking, with the complex of terraces and squares, surrounded by structures of dressed stone, and the mainly zoomorphic ornamentation.
Encyclopedia Record: Chavín de Huántar
Chavín de Huántar is an archaeological site in Peru, containing ruins and artifacts constructed as early as 1200 BC, and occupied until around 400–500 BC by the Chavín, a major pre-Inca culture. The site is located in the Ancash Region, 434 kilometers (270 mi) north of Lima, at an elevation of 3,180 meters (10,430 ft), east of the Cordillera Blanca at the start of the Conchucos Valley.Additional Site Details
Area: 14.79 hectares
Coordinates: -9.5927725444 , -77.1784535027
