aug 15, 900 BC - Chavin de Huantar
Description:
900-200 BCEStone, granite,
hammered gold alloy (jewelry)
Northern highlands, Peru. Chavin
Temple was part of a pilgrimage
Standing figure with large eyes looking upward
Large mouth, protruding fangs
One hand up, one down = heavens and earth
Carved channel on forehead to receive liquid offerings
Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 15, 900 BC
Now
~ 2926 years ago
