Portal of the Falcons, Archaeological site in Peru
The Portal of the Falcons is an iconic entryway at the Chavín de Huántar archaeological site.
It dates back to the pre-Inca civilization of Chavín, which thrived from 1200 BCE to 500 BCE.
The portal features intricate stone carvings representative of the Chavín culture's artistic style.
Visitors can explore this ancient monument and the surrounding ruins in Huari Province, Ancash department.
The Portal of the Falcons is renowned for its falcon motifs, which are a unique element of Chavín iconography.
Location: Chavín de Huántar
Location: Huari Province
Location: Ancash department
Material: stone
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The Portal of the Falcons is an iconic entryway at the Chavín de Huántar archaeological site.
The Stela of the cactus-bearer is an iconic monolith at the Chavín de Huantar archaeological site.
Chavín de Huántar is an archaeological site containing ruins and artifacts from the ancient Chavín culture.
The Chavin National Museum houses artifacts from the pre-Columbian Chavin culture.
