Wari Empire

Wari Empire
6th century–11th century
Expansion and area of cultural influence
Capital	Huari
Common languages	Aymara, others
Religion	Staff God
Historical era	Middle Horizon
• Established	6th century
• Disestablished	11th century
Preceded by Succeeded by Wari culture Tiwanaku Empire Kingdom of Cusco Kingdom of Chimor Aymara kingdoms
Today part of	Peru

The Wari Empire or Huari Empire was a political formation that emerged around 600 in Peru's Ayacucho Basin and grew to cover much of coastal and highland Peru.^[1] The empire lasted for about 500 years, until 1100.^[2] It existed during the same era as the Tiwanaku culture, and at one time, was thought to have been derived from it.^[3] In 2008, archeologists found a precolumbian city, the Northern Wari ruins (also called Cerro Pátapo) near modern Chiclayo.^[4] The find was the first extensive settlement related to the Wari culture discovered that far north.^[5][6] Archaeological discoveries have continued over the past decade. In 2023, archaeologists discovered a 1200-year-old Wari ritual complex in Arequipa.^[7] While more discoveries are being made regarding the Wari Empire, archaeologists are able to draw more conclusions about the Wari Empire's culture.