The Cusco-born archeologist points out that —after studying the murals— it is evident that the same ceremonial spaces located in the upper part of Huaca of the Moon, the public ceremonial plaza, and the spaces attached to the ceremonial plaza were also witnessed at El Brujo (The Sorcerer) Complex.
However, in Cao Viejo, these structures have not withstood time and have unfortunately been destroyed by the sea breeze, the salts, and the trade winds which have been damaging all the architectural remains over time.
“If you compare the scene of the prisoners, the beheading, the officiants holding the hand of Huaca Cao and the analogous representations of Huaca of the Moon, you will notice differences, and you will realize that those of El Brujo are very well made, that means, they are much finer. When you have the power, you bring the best to build your temple. It was a group of artists, read notably, who shaped the reliefs at El Brujo,” he says.
Wari ideology
Another element that reinforces the academic’s hypothesis is that —during the Wari occupation period— an apparently-planned destruction of Cao Viejo was carried out. This new culture made a new religious ideology prevail in this valley.
Source: Andina
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