Historians or historically interested people might have heard of Quinua, a small clay village. In 1824 the last batlle in the war of independence was fought here. Today the town enchants visitors with numerous earthen churches and clay figures that sit on the rooftops and are said to protect the inhabitants from evil spirits. Furthermore the sunday market provides a nice slice of daily life in the village.
Between 550 and 800 AD emerged one of the most powerful cultures - the Wari or Huari. The former capital Wari is situated about 22 km north of Ayacucho. Even though the ruins are not very well preserved the historical significance makes this place worth visiting. Furthermore the strategic concept of the city's location is impressing. Being situated right inbetween the Northern and Southern Sierra it forms the link of Selva and Costa. In order to faciliate trading textiles, coca and corn the Wari civilization also had colonies but their administrative and powerful centre was located here. In its heyday the city hosted more than 40,000 residents. Today's visitor can get a gain a good perspective on the Huarí culture in the small museum.
There are a few Inca ruins located in the vicinityt of Ayacucho. Probably the most important among them is the Sun temple in Vilcashuamán. The remaining walls shape part of a fortress in Inca construction style. The journey to get there is most enjoyable as it leads through mountain paths.
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