- Dates of predominance
- Name variations and pronunciation
- Location
- Chavín de Huántar
- History
- Government
- Economy
- Religion
- Arts and sciences
- Decline
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Chavín de Huántar (pronounced chah-VEEN deh WAHN-tar) probably does not fit the definition of a true city in the eyes of most scholars, but at this ancient bustling ceremonial center (citylike center usually run by priests and rulers, in which people from surrounding areas gather to practice the ceremonies of their religion, often at large temples and...
Source: Early Civilizations in the Americas: Almanac, ©2005 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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