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Jan 1, 1100
Aztecs search for new home
Aztecs left home in search of new home. -
Period: Jan 1, 1100 to Jan 1, 1550
Aztec Timeline
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Jan 1, 1195
Arrive in Mexico Valley
Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico -
Jan 1, 1250
Aztecs Settle by Lake Texcoco
The Aztecs Settle by the Lake Texcoco -
Jan 1, 1325
Tenochtitlan was founded and first temple built.
Tenoctitlan was founded and the first temple was built by the aztecs. -
Jan 1, 1375
Acamapichtli becomes the first ruler
The first ruler of the Aztecs takes over. -
Jan 1, 1440
Moctezuma started rule.
The new ruler, Moctezuma, started to rule. -
Jan 1, 1469
Moctezuma dies.
The ruler Moctezuma dies. -
Jan 1, 1486
Ahuizotu became ruler.
Another new ruler comes into power. -
Jan 1, 1502
Aztec empire floating high.
The Aztec Empire is at its highest point. -
Nov 15, 1519
Cortez comes to Mexico.
The Spanish conquistador comes to Mexico. -
Nov 15, 1521
Tenochtitlan destroyed.
The civilization is destroyed. -
Jan 1, 1522
Tenochtitlan rebuilt, named Mexico City
Tenochtitlan rebuilt, named Mexico City. Declared capital of Spanish colony of New Spain.