The Mystery of the Denver Airport

Aiden Walker.

On the surface, the Denver Airport seems like a normal airport. But within its walls, secrets and conspiracies are prevalent. Finished in 1995, the airport is one of the newest in the US. Despite that, it holds many references to mysteries and conspiracies. Under the airport, there are up to six known underground levels. Conspiracy theorists say that there are more levels, and that there are tunnels going for miles around the area. Some claim there is even a tunnel that stretches over 100 miles. Supposedly, the purpose of these areas is to hold secret meetings for aliens and a New World Order like the Freemasons. These theories have sadly not been proven, and the areas beneath are used mostly for transporting luggage and other items.

There are also lots of extra buildings around the airport, which make it the second biggest in the world. Because of this, people have been wondering why the airport needs so many buildings along with a huge amount of land mass. Even the layout of the runways are subject to controversy and conspiracy, as they are shaped vaguely like a swastika. However, this theory was shot down, and the shape is the result of optimizing takeoff patterns in accordance to the wind.

One of the strangest things displayed in the airport is the weird artwork. The murals depict an apocalyptic world, where a world government rules all. People focus on the mystical and grim portions of the artwork, but fail to mention that the artwork also shows a peaceful world. The overall artwork shows a story of a world becoming peaceful following conflict. Along with these murals, are many odd statues. The statue of a horse, named Blucifer, is thought to be cursed, because it fell onto its creator in 2006 and killed him. There are also a plethora of gargoyle statues, which people think are evil. Additionally, there are Illuminati references around the airport. On the ground, there are cryptic messages, with one saying “Au Ag”, which people claim is a secret weapon the Illuminati use. However, the real meaning behind it is that it’s a part of a larger Native American mural, and the phrase is just the atomic symbols for gold and silver, which are mined in the area. The weird symbols around the airport look like some alien language, but in reality, they are simply a reference to the Navajo language.

One of the oddest things is the Dedication Capstone. It references the New World Airport Commission as one of its contributors, but no such organization exists. This has fueled the theories that the airport was built and is controlled by some secret society. There is also a time capsule underneath it, dated for 2094. The capsule contains references to local culture, among other things. While there is no evidence that an organization like the Freemasons had a part in the construction, it remains one of the oddest mysteries.

Because of people’s interest in the airport’s mysteries, the Denver Airport was able to capitalize on this, and has turned the conspiracies into a marketing campaign. They have even opened a museum of the oddities at the airport. The plethora of mysteries at this place make the Denver Airport one of the most mysterious and interesting places in the world.

Citations

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