An ancient temple and theater have been discovered in La Otra Banda, Cerro Las Animas, Peru; the carving of a mythological bird figure hints at origins of ancient religion
The pottery left behind by the Wari gives archaeologists clues as to how the empire functioned: an analysis of the pottery’s chemical make-up
The colors on these ancient pots hint at the power of the Wari empire: the same rich black pigment is found in ceramics used in rituals
Archaeological study of 24 ancient Mexican cities reveals that collective forms of governance, infrastructural investments, and collaboration all help societies last longer
