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
The Wari empire lasted for 500 years, from 600 to 1100 AD: a new study found a factor that might have helped enhance its stability: a steady supply of beer