Pre-columbian Wari / Huari pottery vessel in very good condition. Size 18.5 x 8 cm. Estimated from 750AD. Many people are familiar with the Inca Empire of South America, one of the most expansive empires in the history of world civilization, which was conquered by the Spanish after 1532 during the conquest of the Americas. Far less familiar are the histories of the civilizations that preceded the Incas, some of which date as far back as the Old Kingdom of Egypt. Among the various societies that arose in the Andean region, the Wari civilization flourished in central Peru during a period called the Middle Horizon, from AD 600–1000. This complex society is of particular interest to historians because it is a rare example of a “pristine” empire, meaning that it emerged as the first of its kind in a region where no prior empires existed. The Wari created their empire with no previous examples of conquest and expansion to draw upon, and in fact the Inca likely adopted many Wari innovations during the rise of their empire centuries later. Thus, the Wari represent a major development in Andean civilization, and learning about their society in the classroom will enrich students’ understanding of the history of the Americas.Item will be sold as is. Please study the photos carefully. Any questions please ask prior purchase. The £2 coin was used for size comparison only and is not included. Only selling as my collection has become too big.
