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Chavín culture
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The Chavín culture was a pre-Columbian civilization, developed in the northern Andean highlands of Peru around 900 BCE, ending around 250 BCE. It extended its influence to other civilizations along th
Chavín Gold Crown Formative Epoch 1200-300 BCE Larco Museum Collection, Lima.
Chavín Gold Crown Formative Epoch 1200-300 BCE Larco Museum Collection, Lima.
Incised Strombus-Shell Trumpet, 400-200 B.C.E, Brooklyn Museum. This shell trumpet was probably made for ceremonial use. The incised designs depict a
Incised Strombus-Shell Trumpet, 400-200 B.C.E, Brooklyn Museum. This shell trumpet was probably made for ceremonial use. The incised designs depict a person of high rank, indicated by his facial tattoos and ankle ornament, playing a shell trumpet. The figure is surrounded by snakes, including one that emanates from the instrument. The twisting and intertwined snakes may indicate the power of the trumpet to communicate with supernatural beings.
The Lanzón at Chavín, still image from a video of a photo-textured point cloud using 3D scanner data collected by nonprofit CyArk.
The Lanzón at Chavín, still image from a video of a photo-textured point cloud using 3D scanner data collected by nonprofit CyArk.
Chavín Feline-and-Cactus Stirrup Vessel, Horizon/Early Intermediate
Chavín Feline-and-Cactus Stirrup Vessel, Horizon/Early Intermediate
Kotosh Religious Tradition
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The Kotosh Religious Tradition is a term used by archaeologists to refer to the ritual buildings that were constructed in the mountain drainages of the Peruvian Andes between circa 3000 and c. 1800 BC
Chavín culture
…to the frost and irregular rain fall associated with high-altitude environments. Maize would not have been able to thrive in such conditions. The Kotosh Religious Tradition preceded the Chavín culture at various sites. Some Kotosh elements show links with the Chavín culture, such as for example the ceramic styles. Prior…
Model of the Kotosh site in the Kotosh Museum
Model of the Kotosh site in the Kotosh Museum