Cerro Baúl, Archaeological mountain summit in Moquegua, Peru.
Cerro Baúl is a 2,579-meter mountain with terraced slopes containing ancient Wari structures. The ruins include residential buildings, temples, and agricultural fields built into the steep hillside.
The Wari culture settled this mountain from the 6th century AD as a political center. They abandoned the site around 1000 AD after ruling for approximately 400 years.
This summit served as a gathering place for ceremonies and feasting among the ruling class. The remains of temples and elite residences show how central this location was to their society.
A marked trail leads to the summit where visitors can examine Wari ruins throughout the slopes. The best time to visit is during the dry season when paths are accessible and weather is most stable.
An impressive irrigation system fed by a 10-kilometer canal from the Torata River shows advanced Wari engineering. This system allowed people to survive at high elevation and bring water through challenging terrain.
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