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Garagay

A major U-shaped ceremonial center in the Rímac Valley near Lima, Garagay features striking Chavín-style clay bas-reliefs and represents one of the earliest examples of the monumental U-shaped temple tradition that flourished along the Peruvian coast during the Andean Formative period.

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Further reading

• Chavin and the Origins of Andean Civilization Richard L. Burger · 1992

  Burger's analysis of the Chavín horizon directly addresses Garagay's Chavín-style iconography and its role in the spread of Formative ceremonial traditions along the coast.

• Early Ceremonial Architecture in the Andes Christopher B. Donnan · 1985

  Covers the U-shaped temple tradition to which Garagay belongs, providing comparative context for its architecture and dating.

Sources

• Wikidata entity Q4133519 (Garagay, cultural heritage site in Lima, Peru)
• Wikipedia (Spanish), "Garagay" — archaeological site of the Andean Formative, Rímac Valley, ~3500 years old, excavated by Rogger Ravines 1975
• Wikipedia (French), "Huaca Garagay" — confirms Formative period, 3500 years ago, U-shaped architecture, Chavín-style reliefs