Of mites, muck and the rise and fall of the Inca

Scientists have discovered a way to better explore the rise and fall of ancient empires such as the Inca - thanks to a tiny mite found preserved in the mud at the bottom of a sacred Peruvian lake.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news94139053.html">Of mites, muck and the rise and fall of the Inca</a></p> <p>Scientists have discovered a way to better explore the rise and fall of ancient empires such as the Inca - thanks to a tiny mite found preserved in the mud at the bottom of a sacred Peruvian lake.</p>