Chavín de Huántar is an archaeological site located in the province of Huari, in the Áncash region of Peru. This complex, built by the Chavín culture between 1500 and 300 B.C., is one of the most important ceremonial centers of ancient Peru. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, Chavín de Huántar stands out for its impressive stone architecture and its network of underground galleries strategically illuminated by beams of light.
Located 462 km northeast of Lima, in the province of Huari, Ancash region.
Among the main attractions of Chavín de Huántar are the Monolithic Lanzón, a 4.54-meter-high stone sculpture representing an anthropomorphic deity; the Clava Heads, stone sculptures that adorned the walls of the main temple and served as mythological guardians; and the Raimondi Stela, a polished granite sculpture representing the Staff God. Additionally, the complex features a network of paths and underground galleries that showcase the high degree of engineering perfection achieved by the Chavín culture.
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