Junín region resumes archaeological work at Wariwillka
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Archaeologists in the Junín region of Peru began new investigations at the Wariwillka archaeological site after a gap of nearly ten years. The project will involve 18 excavations around the site’s perimeter to determine its history and how people used it over time.
The Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura (DDC) is leading the six-month research effort, drawing on experts who previously worked on projects in Ica and Ayacucho.
Previous research at Wariwillka relied mainly on surface data collection and limited excavations, failing to fully map the ancient city. Researchers will excavate in layers, carefully documenting each one to preserve information about the site’s development. The team plans to survey the site, collect surface materials, and create topographical maps to understand the layout and construction of Wariwillka during the Middle Horizon period, roughly 600 to 1000 AD.
They will also analyze recovered artifacts, pottery, stone tools, and animal remains, to learn more about the people who lived there. The Peruvian Ministry of Culture authorized the project with a budget of 42,000 soles to protect and document Wariwillka, a significant historical site in central Peru. Investigators will compare findings from Wariwillka to those from other Middle Horizon sites, hoping to understand the site’s connection to the Wari metropolis located in Ayacucho.
Local authorities also plan to seek 15 million soles for further conservation work based on the research findings.
