Denver, the Mile High City, and the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. The Denver International Airport has you flying into the second largest airport globally. Second only to King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia and the fifth busiest in the United States. DIA opened in 1995 and has been a central travel hub since. At least 69 million people travel through Denver annually.
This airport is twice the size of Manhattan. Yet, contrary to its opening date, it has a rich history full of interesting facts, fascinating mysteries, myths, and conspiracy theories. Yes, I said conspiracy theories. The secretive construction of this monstrosity surely didn’t help to diffuse the chatter, either. In addition, the choice for the murals, sculptures, and other artwork at the airport only continues to help fuel this conspiracy. So, let’s take a look at what makes the Denver international Airport so fascinating.
The cost of the initial airport was expected to be at 1.7 billion dollars, but after completion, the final price tag was closer to 4.8 billion dollars. The construction cost is a source of one of the conspiracy theories that it was built by a secret society. The price went into the supposed miles of underground tunnels and bunkers that may or may not be underneath the airport.
Since the Denver International Airport opening, the mystique surrounding the DIA has been fueled by conspiracy theorists worldwide. It probably isn’t helpful that the airport officials help fuel the wild ideas, but it sure does make for a fun and eccentric history that makes people all the more want to take a trip to Denver.
One of the more popular conspiracy theories surrounding the Denver International Airport is that it was built by a secret society. No one can quite pin down which secret society it is, but that’s the thing about secret societies. They really don’t share that information. Most believe it was the big three. There’s the Freemasons, one of the world’s oldest secular fraternal organizations dating back to the stonemason lodges of the 14th century. It could have been the Illuminati, a so-called short-lived Enlightenment-era secret society. Or it may have been the New World Order which is believed to be some of the global elites conspiring to overthrow governments to take control of the world.
The most convincing evidence that DIA could have been built by a secret society is centered around a capstone at the airport’s south entrance from March 19, 1994. Within this capstone is a sealed time capsule containing “messages and memorabilia to the people of Colorado in 2094.” The time capsule beneath the capstone supposedly holds coins, a baseball from Coors field, Black Hawk casino tokens, former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb’s sneakers, and some other memorabilia. The braille tablet above the stone is thought to be a keypad, and if you touch the dots in the correct sequence, you can open the time capsule.
The marker depicts the standard Square and Compasses of the Freemasons and contains the names of two grand lodges and grandmasters. Airport officials will tell you it’s only showing the generosity of the local Masonic lodges that crafted the stone.
The capstone mentions the New World Airport Commission, which, interestingly enough, there is no evidence this group exists. Many point out this name is suspiciously close to the “New World Order.” Still, it may just be a reference to Czech composer Antonín Dvorak’s “New World Symphony.” It may have just been a temporary commission created to arrange the new airport’s opening festivities.
There is a legend that beneath the Denver International airport lay miles and miles of underground tunnels. There are layers of underground bunkers within these tunnels where the secret societies can ride out the threats of the world. Some believe a 100 mile stretch of tunnels connects to the American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) in Colorado Springs. While there are some tunnels underneath the airport, they live to serve the function of the airport. Or that’s what they’d like you to believe.
Some believe these bunkers are home to Lizard people or Aliens. The famous worldly conspiracy theory is that lizard people control our world, changing forms as they enter society to rule. The DIA often plays on that theory, especially during the remodel they teased to renovate the Lizard people’s homes.
Denver International Airport is known for its fantastic display of artwork and murals throughout the airport. Many believe some secrets lie within the paintings that are left for the people to interpret. Two 28-foot-wide murals, by Leo Tanguma, have drawn plenty of attention for their supposed secret clues to the apocalypse; The inevitable rise of a totalitarian world government.
The piece “Children of the World Dream of Peace” would make you think it is about world peace. Instead, the art piece features scenes of war and death, soldiers wearing gas masks wielding swords and machine guns but in contrast, features happy children dressed in traditional clothing laying weapons down under a rainbow. The other feature, “In Peace and Harmony with Nature,” depicts children in mourning over the deaths of three women and the extinction of animals with a backdrop of the environment burning in the background and shifts to children of the world coming together to rehabilitate nature.
The artist meant to express the hopeful desire of people of the world to live in peace, but many focus on the themes of war, death, pollution, and widespread destruction of the environment.
The most controversial and storied piece of art is the 32-foot sculpture of a blue horse rearing its hindlegs and officially titled “Mustang”. However, many Denverites prefer it by its clever nickname, “Blucifer” Blucifer features haunting red eyes and a mane that looks more like medusa’s snakes than a horse mane. This frightening sight adds a bit of intrigue.
Artist Luis Jiménez created the “Mustang” to capture the wild spirit of the west. Tragically, this statue was to be his last. A piece of “Mustang” fell and severed an artery in his leg; He was killed in Mexico in June 2006. His children finished his work and unveiled it in February 2008. According to many, the statue is cursed because of “Bluecifer’s” backstory. Some even say that this horse is a representation of one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
Conspiracy theorists create these fun backstories instead of the simple boring answers to find meaning.
Travel can bring up all kinds of stress, and DIA offers a unique way to unwind and destress. The Park on the Plaza, which opened in 2018, provides a relaxing outdoor space for all travelers. The pop-up Park features native Colorado flora and fun activities made for just about everyone.
Relax in nature while you travel or participate in one of the many available lawn games. Missed your fitness routine due to travel? Take part in one of the lunchtime fitness classes. Check out the gorgeous potted gardens curated by the Colorado State University Landscape Design and Contracting Program. These students carefully selected plants and trees native to the Colorado Plain’s ecosystem, including many low-water plants.
Aside from daily activities, the Park offers year-round events through the Events at DEN series. Events include ice skating, beer tastings, and game events through partnerships with local organizations, artists, and performers. Check out the events here, although many of the regular activities are unavailable this year while following guidelines.
The Park is open to the public without going through security. Visit by taking one of the many public transit systems available or pay to park for only $4/hour in garage parking and $5/short term parking. The Park is located before security at the south end of the Jeppesen Terminal.
The Denver Park on the Plaza is setting a new standard for travel in the United States. People overwhelmingly love having an accessible outdoor space to relax and partake in the many activities. In addition, the Park positively affects the staff working at the airport. It gives them a space to relax and better handle stressful situations.
With Denver International Airport being one of the busiest airports in the United States, traveling to and from can feel like the most stressful part of the trip. Arrange airport pick up or drop off with Mayflower Limo Services. They offer luxury airport shuttle services with stylish 6 passenger SUVs so you can arrive at dozens of popular destinations in Colorado.
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Denver International Airport is an expansive airport full of activities; Outstanding displays of art, shopping, and leisure. So take time to relax, review the art, and try and find hints of evidence of the conspiracy theories.
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