Chavín

7 artifacts · 1800 BCE – 800 BCE · artifact (4) · architecture (2) · art (1)

Nestled high in the Andes, the Chavín civilization flourished as a cultural and religious hub between 1800 and 800 BCE. This hall reveals their unique artistic expressions and architectural innovations, including the enigmatic Lanzón and the intricately carved Tenon Heads, which served as a testament to their spiritual devotion and societal organization.

The Collection

• Kotosh — 1800 BCE · architecture
• Chavín Culture — 1300 BCE · artifact
• Chavín de Huántar — 900 BCE · architecture
• Lanzón — 900 BCE · artifact
• Raimondi Stela — 900 BCE · artifact
• Tello Obelisk — 900 BCE · artifact
• Chavín Tenon Heads — 800 BCE · art