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Chavín culture
The Chavín culture was a pre-Columbian civilisation in the northern Andean highlands of Peru from about 900 to 250 BCE. Its centre was Chavín de Huántar in the Mosna Valley. It spread its influence to other cultures along the Peruvian coast.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 900 – c. 250 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | The Americas |
| Continent | Americas |
| Type | civilisation |
| Capital | Chavín de Huántar |
| Religion(s) | Chavín religion |
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.