30 May, 2017 - 23:01 Theodoros Karasavvas
Incredible New 3,500-year-old Chavin Style Friezes Discovered at Central Site in Lima
Lima Municipality archaeologists have discovered ancient, high relief friezes painted in several colors at Huaca Garagay site in Lima's San Martin de Porres district. Experts suggest that the newly found friezes are very similar to those of Chavin de Huantar, but possibly more ancient.
Newly Found Friezes Influenced by Chavin de Huantar
Hector Walde, director of the excavations in the region, said that the newly found friezes were carved on a pilaster positioned at the huaca's ceremonial courtyard. He also mentioned that he could immediately see how influenced the friezes were by Chavin de Huantar, "These friezes display feline features highly similar and influenced by Chavin de Huantar, although their production appears to be more local and even older," he said as News Network Archaeology reports . Access stairways that were probably used as a link connecting the main square and great atrium of the complex have also been found at the 22-hectare site.
http://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/incredible-new-3500-year-old-chavin-style-friezes-discovered-central-site-021411
