Discovery of 9 Wari s tombs in Peru

[Big Bad Voodoo]

It could force historians to reconsider the origins of the mighty Inca empire.

Archaeologists have discovered and excavated nine tombs in Peru from the pre-Hispanic Wari civilisation, the Peruvian government said yesterday.

'This is the most important discovery we've had in recent years - perhaps since Machu Picchu,' said Juan Garcia, regional culture director of Cusco, referring to the Incan citadel that draws some 500,000 visitors per year.

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