AZTEC EMPIRE

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  • 100 BCE

    CONSTRUCTION

    CONSTRUCTION
    Construction of the city began in 100 B.C., where construction of the Pyramid of the Sun began. In 250 B.C., the city expanded its territory and flourished as one of the most important settlements
  • 1325

    AZTEC EMPIRE

    AZTEC EMPIRE
    The Aztecs, also known as the Mexicas, originated in the year 1325 to 1521, a brief period in the history of Mesoamerica.
  • 1325

    EXPAND

    EXPAND
    They began to expand, so they became strong in the military field, managing to subjugate all the other peoples of Mesoamerica
  • 1326

    Located

    The Aztec empire was located in the center of the Valley of Mexico, from Tenochtitlán to Yucatan.
  • 1326

    Culture

    Culture
    The Aztecs had a very diverse culture due to the influence of other ancient peoples, but they were characterized by being very orderly and managing their empire well.
  • 1428

    Economy

    Economy
    They had their own economy among different peoples, their main source of the economy of the Aztecs was the tribute.
  • 1433

    Triple Alliance

    Triple Alliance
    A pact was established between Mexico-Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco and Tlacopan (later called the Triple Alliance), which included the three most important ethnic groups in the highlands
  • 1520

    EMPIRE

    EMPIRE
    They were the largest empire in Mesoamerica, but after the arrival of the Spanish they were conquered
  • 1521

    Conquest

    Conquest
    Before they were children of "The Gods" and now (after the conquest) they were made slaves