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Organized into 3 levels: a capital city, administrative centers, and populated villages. The capital housed the elite, while provinces had leaders for administration, economy, and religion. Lower levels were for tribute workers.

A hierarchical society with priests, warriors, farmers, and laborers.

Primarily agricultural, using advanced farming techniques like terraces and canals to overcome challenging terrain. Animal husbandry, including camelids, was also important.

Centered around the Wari city, with large terraces, walled enclosures, and divided into sectors showcasing ceremonial and religious significance.

The administrative and religious center of the Huari state. This was a major hub with specific ceremonial sites like Vegachayoc Moqo.

An area with a subterranean gallery used for collective burials.

A craftsperson district mostly known for jewelers.

Known for distinctive coloration and decorative patterns in pottery, with emphasis on agriculture and daily life depictions.

An important ancient Andean empire, known for its urban planning and large cities.

The fall of the Wari Empire, around 1100, likely caused by abrupt climate change. Internal conflicts and invasions also contributed to its fall.

The Wari Empire developed from a combination of existing cultures.

The Wari Empire existed during the Middle Horizon period in Andean history.

Wari cities served to administer a region, spread culture and beliefs, and act as a hub for political and economic activity.

The most important god of the Wari civilization, believed to be Wiracocha.

The Wari Empire extended to the Lima area, archaeological sites provide evidence of their presence.

An important archaeological site in the Lurín Valley, associated with the Wari's presence in Lima.

A major Andean civilization that flourished in the Andes Mountains of South America from approximately 600 to 1200 AD.

The Wari extended their control over a large territory, from the north (Lambayeque - Cajamarca) to the south (Arequipa - Cusco).

The Wari became a significant political force, impacting trade routes, developing a strong administrative system, and establishing religious centers.

A significant religious center important for pilgrimages for the Wari and other civilizations in the region.

The Wari civilization eventually lost control of its territories and its capital was abandoned.

The Wari Civilization had significant impacts on other cultures through trade, technology (ceramics and agriculture), and religion.

Scholars like Julio C. Tello and Luis G. Lumbreras have been crucial in understanding and studying the Wari Civilization.

The civilization spanned from approximately 600 to 1200 AD, with periods of expansion, a height of power, and eventual decline.