Wari Ruins

This is a Wari burial ground. The grave in the shape of the cirle signified the most important person buried because it held the most items for the afterlife.

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La Historia de Ayacucho

April 3rd 2005
The hike to the Wari ruins was gorgeous. The path was lined by cactus with tuna fruit and thousands of butterflies. Ayacucho does not have funding to renovate the ruins, so there were more piles of ancient rocks to see than actual structures. However, it did not take away from the sense of mystery surrounding the site. In Wari culture, they built circular temples. The temple had sixteen seats ... read more

South America » Peru » Ayacucho

Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more

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