Lanzón, Religious stone sculpture in Chavin de Huantar, Peru
The Lanzon stands 15 feet tall as a granite stela carved with intricate details of a supernatural being with feline features and snake-like elements.
Created around 500 BCE during the Early Horizon period, this monument became the central religious element of the Chavin civilization between 900 and 200 BCE.
The stone portrays a deity that combines human and jaguar characteristics, representing the connection between earth and sky in ancient Andean beliefs.
Located in the underground galleries of Building B in the Old Temple, visitors need flashlights to navigate the dark passages leading to the monument.
The stone's placement in a cruciform chamber creates specific acoustic effects that enhanced ceremonial experiences during ancient rituals.
Location: Chavín de Huantar District
Location: Huari Province
Location: Ancash Department
Inception: 500s BCE
Made from material: stone, granite
GPS coordinates: -12.14831,-76.99165
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35
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