When Did the Chavín Culture Flourish and Decline?

💡 The Answer

• The Chavín culture was a pre-Columbian civilization that began around 900 BCE.
• It ended around 250 BCE, lasting approximately 650 years.
• It was centered in the northern Andean highlands of Peru.
• The culture is considered the main culture of the Early Horizon period.
• Its decline marked a transition to later civilizations in the region.