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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Toro Muerto, located in the Castilla province of Arequipa, Peru, is an archaeological site known for its extensive collection of petroglyphs. These ancient carvings, etched into approximately 3000 volcanic rocks, are attributed to the Wari culture, which thrived during the Early Post-Classical Period from 500 to 1000 CE. The site provides valuable insights into the artistic expression and symbolic representations of the Wari civilization, a prominent Middle Horizon culture in the south-central Andes and coastal regions of present-day Peru. The petroglyphs at Toro Muerto serve as a significant testament to the cultural and historical legacy of the Wari people and offer an intriguing glimpse into the region’s prehistoric art and communication methods.
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