Wari Willka

The stone walls of Wari Willka extend from a plateau to the Mantaro River, featuring a 46-meter-long wall reaching heights of 5.3 meters.

The sanctuary emerged during the Middle Horizon period under Wari influence in the 8th century, becoming a provincial administrative center of their empire.

Spanish historian Pedro Cieza de León documented in 1545 that local inhabitants considered Wari Willka their pacarina, the sacred origin point of Huanca people.

The archaeological complex contains preserved stone stairs, ancient structures, and two centuries-old Schinus molle trees within its irregular quadrilateral layout.

Archaeologist Steven Wirtz discovered remains of a 20-year-old woman bound to a bird of prey and a child's skeleton near possible llama bones.

Location: Huancan District

Location: Junin Department

Location: Huancayo Province

GPS coordinates: -12.11746,-75.20607

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34