Old Wagra: Glimpse of Yukur's Glory
History
While Wagra is now considered to be the capital of Yukur, both as a geopolitical faction and as a socioeconomic hub, it was never the capital of an ancient kingdom, nor did it hold its own autonomy as a city-state. It was one of many ports along the coast of Yukur, and one of the few that survived the cataclysm that wrecked the region. There is evidence of Irewom and Werai artwork along the edge of the city (though it might be graffiti), showing evidence of international trade in the area. The buildings Wagra had, while typical for its age, were still magnificent to behold in later times.
The area commonly referred to as Wagra has shifted a few miles along the coastline in various directions. There was no reliable source of water or food there, so a permanent population couldn't stay there. The best they could do was orbit around the area, where oases might be found and used. Over the course of hundreds of years, the oldest and finest parts of Wagra were swallowed by sand. In fact, many tribes forgot that the original place even existed. It was not the Yukuric tribes that rediscovered Wagra but Keyrityi explorers, fresh from the Tuhran Wars. They dug through the sand to excavate a city that was largely still intact.
The native Yukuric tribes chased the Keyrityi explorers out but kept the fruits of Keyrityi labor. Perhaps out of fear of losing their prize, they built around and upon the old foundations. The ancient structures were preserved by mandate, though possession of the items inside was greatly debated. Over the course of a century, they would rise to become a regional power and a global threat. When the Ugo-yt Empire convinced Yukur to declare war on the Keyrit and the Doyog Pact, the Doyog Pact flattened Old Wagra, quite literally under the foot of an ancient-size Kauaru.
The area commonly referred to as Wagra has shifted a few miles along the coastline in various directions. There was no reliable source of water or food there, so a permanent population couldn't stay there. The best they could do was orbit around the area, where oases might be found and used. Over the course of hundreds of years, the oldest and finest parts of Wagra were swallowed by sand. In fact, many tribes forgot that the original place even existed. It was not the Yukuric tribes that rediscovered Wagra but Keyrityi explorers, fresh from the Tuhran Wars. They dug through the sand to excavate a city that was largely still intact.
The native Yukuric tribes chased the Keyrityi explorers out but kept the fruits of Keyrityi labor. Perhaps out of fear of losing their prize, they built around and upon the old foundations. The ancient structures were preserved by mandate, though possession of the items inside was greatly debated. Over the course of a century, they would rise to become a regional power and a global threat. When the Ugo-yt Empire convinced Yukur to declare war on the Keyrit and the Doyog Pact, the Doyog Pact flattened Old Wagra, quite literally under the foot of an ancient-size Kauaru.
Architecture
Most of the paint in Old Wagra is faded or nonexistent, though it is believed that the Yukuric kingdoms used lots of paint as part of their culture. What is certain is that Yukur had knowledge of and frequently used the arch in its constructions. Bridges over now-dry rivers, walkways under the shade of stone rooftops, and the entrances to great buildings all featured very precise arches.
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