Portal of the Falcons, Stone portal at Chavín de Huántar, Peru.
The Portal of the Falcons consists of stone columns and lintels featuring detailed carvings of falcon motifs at the entrance of the complex.
The structure dates to 900 BC when Chavín de Huántar functioned as a central religious site, discovered by Marino Gonzáles Moreno in 1955.
The falcon imagery carved into the portal represented power and transformation within the religious practices of the Chavín civilization.
The portal remains accessible through guided tours from Huaraz, with regular transportation services connecting visitors to the archaeological site.
The stone portal incorporates black and white contrasts in its design, demonstrating the advanced architectural methods of pre-Columbian builders.
Location: Chavín de Huántar
Location: Huari Province
Location: Ancash department
Made from material: stone
Part of: archaeological site
GPS coordinates: -9.59424,-77.17843
Latest update: March 9, 2025 20:57
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