Wari empire

Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered mummies estimated to be around 1,000 years old, a find that could reshape understanding of the Wari Empire and its reach. Reports say the remains may challenge existing accounts of how the pre-Inca civilization expanded and organized its territory. Researchers hope further study will clarify the Wari's cultural and political influence.

Archaeologists from Northern Arizona University, working with Peru's Ministry of Culture, have uncovered four pristine mummies in Peru in a location inconsistent with established understanding of the region's ancient cultures. The discovery near Nazca territory suggests the Wari empire's reach may have differed from what historians believed, with researchers saying the find could turn the story of the ancient empire 'upside down'.