Lost in time Exhibit of finds from ancient mountaintop city of Machu Picchu a glimpse into the lives of the Incas

From: The Gazette | Date: February 15, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

DENVER - It's a story as old as time: A great civilization rises, builds an empire, is beset by something unexpected and falls apart.

It happened to the Egyptians, the Romans, the Aztecs and the Incas.

A closer look at one of those great civilizations, the Incas, may be seen at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science through May 9.

"Machu Picchu: Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas," opened Friday at the museum and is the largest collection of Inca artifacts ever assembled for exhibit in the United States.

It begins with a short film, setting the historical stage. When the lights come up, ...

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