Regional perspectives on Wari state influence in Cusco, Peru (c. AD 600–1000)

Archaeological research in the Cusco region of Peru reveals that the Wari state's influence (c. AD 600–1000) was limited and discontinuous, challenging assumptions about its extensive control. Using systematic surveys and GIS analysis, the study mapped settlement patterns and ceramic distributions within 70 km of Pikillacta, a key administrative center. Findings indicate that while Wari cultural, economic, and political influence was present, it was not uniform across the region, mirroring colonization practices of other early states.

Covey, R. A., Bauer, B. S., Bélisle, V., & Tsesmeli, L. (2013). Regional perspectives on Wari state influence in Cusco, Peru (c. AD 600–1000). Journal of Anthropological Archaeology, 32(4), 538–552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaa.2013.09.001