Piquillacta (Pikillaqta)

Piquillacta, the epicenter of the Wari empire from 550 to 1100 AD, stands as a testament to the pre-Inca culture’s advanced administrative, agricultural, and architectural practices. Located in Cusco, Peru, this archaeological site features multi-storied adobe-brick walls and geometrically-designed terraces. Visitors can explore the ruins and gain insights into the Wari’s unique burial customs, which included placing unusual turquoise figurines inside graves. The well-preserved structures offer a tangible connection to the past, allowing visitors to visualize the organized and sophisticated society that once thrived here.