The site of Chavín de Huantar in the Peruvian Andes flourished 850 to 200 bc.This site is thought to represent a ceremonial center because of evidence found there including

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All of the above options are pieces of evidence that support the hypothesis that Chavín de Huantar was a ceremonial center. The broken pots with food suggest that large-scale communal feasts or ceremonies may have taken place. The finely carved stone sculptures were likely used in rituals or ceremonies, possibly representing deities or the natural world. Iconographic evidence, such as depictions of hallucinogenic plants or animals, suggests the use of psychoactive substances in ceremonies. Finally, the canals beneath the site may have been used for purification or cleansing rituals.

The Site of Chavín De Huantar in the Peruvian Andes