[Aztlan] Big Discoveries of a Wari Stronghold in Peru

[michael ruggeri]

Listeros,

Discoveries are being made at the Cerro Patapo site about 15 miles  
from Chiclayo in the Lambayeque area of Peru. Archaeologists have  
found a fort, houses, schools, solar observatories, a monastery and a  
courtroom. A huge ceramic pot was found contiaining the trousseau of a  
woman between 17-21. Two Geoglyphs were found--a pelican like mythical  
bird and an ocean wave. Residential areas of the lords who ruled the  
area from 750-1470 CE were also found.

The excavated court area has prison cells and the main court room.  
This was built right after the decline of the Moche and during the  
arrival of the Wari in the 700s CE. The report goes on to detail the  
controversy surrounding the excavation which hampers archaeological  
work in Peru.

En Peru has the story here with a few photos;
http://enperublog.com/

And Andina has the story here;
http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles/Noticia.aspx?id=OxXwzKMFaas=

A tiny URL;
http://tinyurl.com/5zp59y

Mike Ruggeri


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