Toro Muerto
Archaeological site in Peru
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Toro Muerto (English: Dead Bull) is a collection of ancient petroglyphs in the Peruvian coastal desert, found in the Castilla province in the region Arequipa in Peru. The site contains some 3000 volcanic rocks with petroglyphs dating back to the Wari culture,[1] active from 500 to 1000 AD. The Wari (Spanish: Huari) were a Middle Horizon civilization that flourished in the south-central Andes and coastal area of modern-day Peru.[2]
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LocationCastilla Province, Arequipa Region, Peru
Coordinates16°13′20″S 72°30′28″W
FoundedApproximately 900
CulturesWari culture
Petroglyph of a llama | |
  Toro Muerto Shown within Peru | |
| Location | Castilla Province, Arequipa Region, Peru |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 16°13′20″S 72°30′28″W |
| History | |
| Founded | Approximately 900 |
| Cultures | Wari culture |
