(October 17, 2009-September 30, 2010; American Museum of Natural History; Central Park West at W. 79th St.; Manhattan , NY 10024)
The Incan empire which spans the base of Peru all the way up the west coast of South America has one of the most advanced infrastructures the world has ever seen. Photographs from the exhibit Highway of An Empire: The Great Inca Road portrays how the ancient Incans, sans the assistance of modern technology, were able to build extensive roads (including the Inca Trail, which goes to Machu Picchu) that allowed them to grow and thrive until the arrival of the conquistadors.
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