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 Powerful Leaders
Investigate the pros and cons of living in ancient communities that gave up some decision making to powerful leaders. Scale models, giant photo murals, and animated flyover videos let you explore the monumental stone architecture and fabulous earthworks built by the Colombian, Hopewell, and Mississippian peoples—all under the direction of strong leaders.
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The Colombian Collection
Fabulous artifacts of gold, redstone, and greenstone from the Field Museum's collection of Colombian luxury goods portray the benefits available to powerful leaders.
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Rulers and Citizens
Witness the birth of centralized government in five fascinating societies—Zapotec, Maya, Teotihuacan, Moche, and Wari—and find out how their rulers may have used religion, the economy, and the military to maintain their power. Spectacular pottery, religious artifacts, and ancient writings reveal the grandeur of these powerful societies.
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The Moche Pottery Collection
Take a look at the stunning pieces from The Field Museum's Moche pottery collection, which depict the different types of people, animals, plants, and supernatural beings that inhabited the Moche world.
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 Empire Builders
Imagine yourself in an Aztec marketplace and examine interactive maps of the Inca capital city of Cuzco to learn how these societies transformed themselves into vast empires ruling over many different ethnic groups.
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The Aztec Sun Stone Replica
A full-sized replica of the original—which weighs 22 metric tons and measures 12 feet in diameter—the Sun Stone commemorates the Aztec understanding of the universe and is perhaps one of the most famous Aztec artifacts.
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Living Descendents
Encounter some of the many Indigenous peoples in the Americas today as they carry their traditions into the future as vital members of the modern world. A wall-sized video montage interactive and computer kiosks let you experience the diverse lives of Indigenous peoples in the Americas today and delve more deeply into the history and lives of their ancestors.
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