Wari archaeological complex

The Wari archaeological complex is a wide ancient site between the Pacaycasa and Taranayoc ravines at 2790 meters elevation. Stone structures with fine plaster and paintings in red and white spread across the terrain and divide into several sectors with different functions.

The Wari civilization built this capital between the 7th and 12th centuries. The city served as an administrative center several centuries before the rise of the Inca Empire.

The name Vegachayoc Moqo refers to a sector where craftsmen fashioned jewelry and ceremonial objects. The workshops occupy a defined area that shows the division of labor within Wari society.

The on-site museum displays findings from excavations, including ceramics, textiles, and stone artifacts. It opens Tuesday through Sunday between 9am and 5pm.

Underground galleries at the Mongachayoc sector served as collective burial chambers. They contain information about funeral practices and social organization within Wari society.

Location: Huamanga Province

Location: Ayacucho Department

Elevation above the sea: 2,790 m

GPS coordinates: -13.06137,-74.19403

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29