The Aztecs were a powerful civilization that dominated central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th century. They built a vast empire with Tenochtitlan as their capital and developed complex social, political, and religious systems.
Think of the Aztecs as a mighty empire with Tenochtitlan at its heart, resembling a bustling metropolis filled with grand palaces, floating gardens (chinampas), and busy marketplaces.
Quetzalcoatl: A prominent deity in Aztec mythology often depicted as a feathered serpent.
Hernan Cortes: The Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire.
Templo Mayor: The main temple complex in Tenochtitlan dedicated to Huitzilopochtli (the god of war) and Tlaloc (the rain god).
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