The Chachapoyans were inhabitants of the Chachapoyas region in South America (in eastern modern-day Peru). As evidenced by their Temple of the Warriors, the Chachapoyans were exceptional designers, capable of building a sophisticated structure riddled with deadly booby traps.
The Hovitos were 20th century descendants of the Chachapoyans, as were the people from whom Xomec descended.
History[]
The Chachapoyans built the Temple of the Warriors, near El Panal to house one of the most holy deities of their culture, the Earth mother, in the form of a golden idol. Would-be soldiers in the tribe would prove their worth by entering the temple, passing through its traps and snares, touch the idol and depart.
The Chachapoyans also had other structures in the area, including the city of Tec'na'al.
Behind the scenes[]
The Chachapoyan civilization was conquered by the Incas during their imperial expansion but Incan superiority was challenged soon after by the arrival of the Spanish.
Appearances[]
- Raiders of the Lost Ark novel (Mentioned only)
The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones – "The Gold Goddess" (Mentioned only)- Disney Magic Kingdoms (Ambiguously canonical appearance) (Mentioned only)
Sources[]
- Raiders of the Lost Ark Sourcebook
- Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide
Indiana Jones Heritage trading cards (Card: A Game of Chance)
