10:56 | Lima, Feb. 25 (ANDINA).
The Lord of Wari, recently discovered in the archaeological site of “Espíritu Pampa” in the Andean district of Vilcabamba, Cusco, show similar features as the Lord of Sipan, revealed to the world in 1987 by Peruvian archeologist Walter Alva during his excavations in Lambayeque.
As a result of metal objects found next to his body, it is tempting to infer that he was a high-ranking leader; besides, he was accompanied by other subjects. There are some similarities with Sipan although they belong to different cultures,” Alva told Andina Agency.
He said this is a really remarkable find, because it’s the first intact tomb of a Wari noble ever found in a region that wasn’t supposed to be part of this culture.
“We are probably seeing an important figure which may be the first proof of Wari presence in the jungle area of Peru, very far from the Wari Empire centered in the Ayacucho Valley,” he added.
Among the highly valued objects found in the tomb are a silver chest plate, a silver mask, two golden bracelets, two wooden walking sticks laminated with silver, an ornament made with 234 silver sheets and three necklaces made with precious stones.
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Published: 2/24/2011