A visit to Chavin de Huantar

Peruvian archeologist Luis Lumbreras

American archeologist John Rick with peruvian archeologist Luis Lumbreras (in the middle of the photo)

John Rick and Luis Lumbreras showing students the last discovery of Chavin de Huantar ruins

Carved stone in the Archeological museum of Chavin de huantar

The so called "Cabezas Clavas" who were fixed in the walls around the city. Today only one is still in the original place.

A worker sifting out the ground in search of little pieces of archaeological interest

Copy of Tello Obelisk. The original is in Lima Museum

Inside the archaeological museum of Chavin de Huantar

The tunnel to enter the Chavin de Huantar valley

Inside the archeological museum of Chavin de Huantar. Cheramics.

The Lanzón Stela at the end of one of the many tunnels inside the old temple

The spectacular valley that must be crossed to reach Chavin de Huantar's ruins.