The Chavín culture is a pre-Columbian civilization that developed in the Peruvian Andes

between approximately 900 B.C. and 200 B.C. Its main center was the archaeological complex

of Chavín de Huantar, which is characterized by its structures and works of art, such as nail
heads and stelae. The Chavín culture is renowned for its art, architecture, and religion, which
centered on deities such as the jaguar god, the rain god, and the serpent god.

Farmers grew a variety of foods on the Chavín agricultural terraces, including corn, potatoes,
and beans.
The artisans created impressive ceramic objects and fabrics decorated with sophisticated
symbolic designs.
The builders built imposing monuments and stone walls in the temples and other buildings of
Chavín.
The inhabitants of Chavín exchanged goods and resources with other towns and tribes in the
region.
Musicians played handmade musical instruments during Chavín cultural ceremonies.
The priests carried out complex religious rituals in the sacred temples of Chavín.
The villagers lived in stone houses and adobe buildings in communities near the temples.
Hunters and fishermen gathered food from natural sources in the region, including fishing
holes and hunting grounds.
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