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“Site significance
The site was described by Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello as “the birthplace of South American culture,”[3] in recognition of its geographical and religious significance as a center of power for the Chavín culture. Chavín de Huántar is located north of modern day Lima at the confluence of two rivers: the Mosna river and the Huanchecsa river. As a result this site allows for easy transportation and, at the same time, limited access to outsiders. Chavín de Huántar itself is located on a lowland valley where the two rivers merge and high altitude valleys are located nearby. Consequently, the people at Chavín de Huántar were able to cultivate lowland crops such as maize and high altitude crops such as potatoes. The people were also domesticating llamas in the high altitude areas for food and as a means to carrying heavy loads on the steep slopes of the hills.”
>> Just some thoughts here: if we go upstream those rivers mentioned, will we find “older” settlements? Is that also possible for Norte Chico? What I’m thinking? I’m thinking that these rivers might turn out to be a chronological SPINES just like the Euphrates and the Nile were for their respective civilizations. So why couldn’t it be the case here? It’s possible, right?
“The religious significance of Chavín de Huántar depends upon the geography of the site. The confluence of two large rivers has shown religious significance in past cultures, and thus it makes sense that the location of Chavín de Huántar was utilized as a religious ceremonial center. The confluence of two rivers is referred to as tinkuy, which can be defined as the harmonious meeting of opposing forces. It has been suggested that Chavin de Huantar served as the meeting place of the natural and cosmic forces. The area is known to have natural hot springs as well as an awe-inspiring view of the Wantsan peak which could both add to religious significance of the site.”
>> I wonder if the place of this site is not one of those energy points (I don’t know what they are called) mentioned in Nikola Tesla video = as in being part of Earth’s Natural energy grid points. Just some thoughts there anons.
“Early religious practices
It is still generally debated by archeologists about what religious practices occurred during the peak period at Chavín de Huántar. In the 1970s Luis Lumbreras visited the site and learned some of the oral history from the locals. They believe the word Chavín comes from the Quechua word, chaupin, meaning center, thus showing its significance to the local surrounding communities at the time. After investigation at the site, Lumbreas theorized that the ritual may have been formed by elites in the communities. He also believed that they may have manipulated followers to the temple in order to maintain a constant structure. In the early 2000s John Rick[4] and his team from Stanford came to similar conclusions. Rick theorizes that the higher-ups (typically priests) at the temple would use deliberate techniques, material goods, and intricate architectural features to manipulate and gain followers. These theories could be evidence that the temple and the priests in it carried much power over local communities during its heyday.”
>> It doesn’t have to be manipulation anons nor brainwashing as suggested in this last paragraph. Sometimes if the divine truly is present, not faked, people flock to it on their own.
Note: Notice the details on the relief anons = Staff-God wearing “pants” that has feathers on belt/waist, his feet look like jaguar claws and he is wearing on his face jaguar (feline) mask with fangs, but his mask extends upwards and is in the same style as the masks worn by the Dogons. If anons look closely at what is above his facial mask, you will notice there seem to be a central pillar or column as if it is a central axe ( = axiality) and all the decoration, including the masks and the facials are symetric of this central column. It’s like there is some sort of energy or “power” coming out of this central column. Is this “Staff-God” channeling “spiritual energy” like what happens with the Lanzon?