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Aztec Timeline

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  • Jan 1, 1325

    Tenochtitlán

    Tenochtitlán
    In 1325 the Aztecs founded Tenochtitlán, which remained their chief center.
  • Apr 22, 1390

    Templo Mayor

    Templo Mayor
    The Aztecs built Templo Mayor in 1390 in Tenochtitlán.
  • Apr 22, 1427

    War with the Tenapeca

    War with the Tenapeca
    The Aztecs went to war with the Tenapeca in 1427-1430 Up to this point the Tepaneca had been dominant in central Mexico, ruling from Azcapotzalco and taking tribute from the Mexica.
  • Apr 22, 1428

    tenochtitlan alliances

    tenochtitlan alliances
    From 1428 to 40, the Tenochtitlán formed alliances with the neighbouring states of Texcoco and Tlacopan and became the leader in central Mexico.
  • Jan 1, 1510

    Severe Floods

    Severe Floods
    Tenochtitlán had severe floods in 1510.
  • Apr 22, 1519

    Aztecs Growth

    Aztecs Growth
    By 1519 the population was 5,000,000 to 6,000,000 people. The Aztec’s land spread over 80,000 square miles (207,200 square km). It became the largest populated settlement ever achieved by a Mesoamerican civilization.
  • Apr 22, 1519

    Spanish arrival

    Spanish arrival
    In 1519, spanish explorers came to the Aztec land. Hernán Cortés captured the ruler Tenochtitlán and he died while in prison.
  • Apr 22, 1521

    End of the Aztecs

    End of the Aztecs
    The Aztec empire ended in 1521.