Tenochtitlan
Definition
Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec Empire, located on an island in Lake Texcoco in central Mexico. It was one of the largest and most sophisticated cities in the world during its peak.
Analogy
Think of Tenochtitlan as New York City. Just like NYC is a hub for culture, finance, and art, Tenochtitlan was a center for Aztec culture, trade, and religion.
Related terms
Aztec Empire: A Mesoamerican empire based in Central Mexico that flourished from 1300 to 1521 CE.
Lake Texcoco: A natural lake within the "Anahuac" or Valley of Mexico where Tenochtitlan was built.
Mesoamerica: A historical region and cultural area in North America that extends from approximately central Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and northern Costa Rica.
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