The Chavín were a civilization that developed in the northern
Andean highlands of Peru from 900 BC to 200 BC. They extended
their influence to other civilizations along the coast. The Chavín were
located in the Mosna Valley where the Mosna and Huachecsa rivers merge.
This area is 3150 meters above sea level and encompasses the
quechua, jalca, and puna life zones.
The most well-known archaeological site of the Chavín era
is Chavín de Huántar, located in the Andean highlands north of
Lima. It is believed to have been built around 900 BC and was the
religious and political center of the Chavín people. It has been
designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
(Taken from Wikipedia)
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