(ORDO NEWS) — Archaeologists from the University of Illinois at Chicago, working in Peru, have discovered a previously unknown temple complex of the mighty Wari empire.
According to Arkeonews, a sacred complex dating back about 1200 years ago was discovered in the town of Pacaitambo in southern Peru.
This was the name of the ancient city of the once powerful Wari Empire, which flourished between 600 and 1000 AD.
The sacred complex has a traditional D-shape for this state. It was a series of buildings and structures, the main of which was built in the shape of the Latin letter D.
The complex included the main temple, a massive ceremonial platform, courtyards and several secondary buildings. The temple itself was erected on top of a monumental platform.
It is believed that the minor buildings adjacent to the platform were used both as storage facilities and as a residence for priests. It is known that such complexes in the Vari Empire played a very important role.
In fact, they were the sacred skeleton of the state. Built in a uniform architectural style, such complexes were located in every major city. The main one was the complex in the city of Vari, the capital of the empire.
Archaeologists believe that the same ritual ceremonies were held in all the complexes, which were crucial for maintaining political power.
The Wari empire was very extensive, so it was important to hold the same ceremonies in cities located at a great distance from each other.
Wari was a civilization that flourished in the south-central Andes and the coastal zone of present-day Peru.
This people spoke their own language and created beautiful tapestries and fabrics that have survived to this day. Today they are exhibited in many museums. The Vari people were very rich and powerful.
He built an empire that included many provinces connected by an extensive system of roads. There are several versions about the reasons for the collapse of this empire.
The generally accepted theory is that the Wari civilization fell under the onslaught of the Incas, who were gaining strength.
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