It was common for ancient cultures to communally take hallucinogens, but this society did things much differently.

"Taking psychoactives was not just about seeing visions. It was part of a tightly controlled ritual, likely reserved for a ...

An ancient society in the Peruvian Andes likely used psychoactive drugs during exclusive rituals that may have helped ...

Although their own name for themselves remains unknown, the Chavín of Peru clearly shared common agricultural techniques, ...

Snuff tubes uncovered at Chavin de Huantar in Peru reveal how leaders used mystical experiences to cement their power.

Farming, crafts, and trade all helped establish the foundation of a South American society known as the Chavin Phenomenon ... Ancient Hallucinogens and the Chavín People Snuff tubes carved from hollow ...

The site of Chavin de Huantar in modern-day Peru hosts several monumental buildings overseeing a large plaza, located at an elevation of 10,000 ft. 33,187 people played the daily Crossword recently.