Chavín de Huántar religious network (c. 900–200 BCE)

1. Chavín religious network largely ends

   Jan 1, 300Labels: Chav n, Regional traditions

   • UNESCO

2. Ceremonial center’s primary role declines

   Jan 1, 400Labels: Chav n, Andean sacred

   • Chav n Site
   • UNESCO

3. New Temple construction and enlarged plazas

   Jan 1, 500Labels: New Temple, Plazas

   • Chav n Site
   • UNESCO

4. Long-distance offerings and ritual sound emphasized

   Jan 1, 600Labels: Strombus shell, Ritual trumpets

   • UNESCO
   • Stanford Chav n

5. Janabarriu phase consolidates Chavín’s influence

   Jan 1, 700Labels: Janabarriu phase, Chav n

   • UNESCO
   • Cactus Stela

6. Tenon-head façades frame pilgrim experience

   Jan 1, 700Labels: Tenon heads, Temple fa

   • UNESCO
   • Museo Larco

7. Circular Plaza and associated galleries developed

   Jan 1, 750Labels: Circular Plaza, Galleries

   • Cactus Stela
   • UNESCO

8. Chakinani phase and major expansion planning

   Jan 1, 800Labels: Chakinani phase, Ceremonial expansion

   • Cactus Stela
   • UNESCO

9. Initial ceremonial occupation at Chavín de Huántar

   Jan 1, 900Labels: Initial occupation, Ceremonial center

   • UNESCO
   • Stanford Chav n

10. Old Temple core and Lanzón cult focus

    Jan 1, 900Labels: Old Temple, Lanz n

    • UNESCO
    • Stanford Chav n

11. Urabarriu phase begins at the ceremonial center

    Jan 1, 950Labels: Urabarriu phase, Ceramic phase

    • Cactus Stela

12. Site inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage

    Jan 1, 1985Labels: UNESCO listing, Chav n

    • UNESCO
    • Inca Garcilaso