Description Excavations at the Castillo de Huarmey archaeological site brought to light the first intact burial of female high-Elite members of the Wari culture.
Abundant grave goods, among which were precious metal artefacts, luxurious pottery, beautifully decorated bone and wooden objects, as well as spinning and weaving utensils, leave no doubt about the social status of indiv.
It was found beneath a large adobe mausoleum, a landmark and focal point of the lower Huarmey Valley.
Description Excavations at the Castillo de Huarmey archaeological site brought to light the first intact burial of female high-Elite members of the Wari culture