Wari culture
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The Wari were a Middle Horizon civilization that flourished in the south-central Andes and coastal area of modern-day Peru, from about 500 to 1000 AD. At their height, they formed the Wari Empire.
Wari earflare pair — bone, ivory and semi-precious stones. A famous artifact from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Wooden Wari snuff tray, 4th–10th century
Huari style - Unku textile with designs of stylized figures
Four-cornered hat, 650–1000 AD, Brooklyn Museum
Wari Empire
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The Wari Empire or Huari Empire was a political formation that emerged in around 600 CE in Peru's Ayacucho Basin and grew to cover much of coastal and highland Peru. The empire lasted for about 500 ye
Wari culture
…civilization that flourished in the south-central Andes and coastal area of modern-day Peru, from about 500 to 1000 AD. At their height, they formed the Wari Empire. Wari, as the former capital city was called, is located 11 km (6.8 mi) north-east of the modern city of Ayacucho, Peru. This city was the center of a…
Cerro Baúl – an important Wari administrative and ceremonial center. Located in the highlands of Peru.
Huari - Tomb containing remains in the capital city of the Wari empire
Pikillacta – Large Wari architectural site 20 miles east of Cusco