Peru Ancash
Chavin de Huantar
Pre-Columbian archaeological site in Peru known for its ceremonial center and monumental architecture of the Andean civilization.
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One of the earliest civilizations to settle in Peru were the Chavin people. The Incan Empire reached its peak in the 15th century. The Chavin? You’d have to go back an additional 4000 years. It’s difficult to even fathom, and a trip to this lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Site is a mind-boggling and spiritual experience.
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