Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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El Castillo de Huarmey is an archaeological site located on the coast of Peru, known for its significant Wari Empire connections. The site features a pyramid-like structure housing the mausoleum of the Wari elite, discovered in 2013 in an undisturbed state. This royal tomb contains the bodies of 60 individuals, including elite Wari women, and a wealth of artifacts such as gold earrings and silver bowls, indicating the Wari's extensive control over the region. The mausoleum's richness and the repeated removal of royal bodies for ancestor worship ceremonies provide insights into the Wari's ceremonial practices during the Early Post-Classical Period. El Castillo de Huarmey is a testament to the Wari's cultural and political influence in ancient Peru.
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- Ancash Region
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