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Mar 10, 1195
The Start
The Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico -
Jun 9, 1195
Home
The Aztecs settle near lake Texcoco -
Oct 4, 1325
The Capital
Tenochtitlan is founded and the first Aztec temple is built -
Dec 22, 1350
Travel
Causeways and canals are built throughout the city -
Apr 13, 1370
Death of a Ruler
Tenoch, the Aztec Priest-Ruler dies. The Aztecs are now ruled by Tepanecs -
Jul 16, 1375
Official Ruler
Acamapichtli becomes the first official ruler of the Aztecs -
Aug 12, 1400
War
Tepanecs were defeated and Aztecs expand and rule the whole valley -
May 2, 1440
The Ruler
Moctezuma started rule -
Aug 23, 1452
Flood
Tenochtitlan is destroyed by a flood -
Jul 14, 1486
Another Ruler
Ahuizotu became ruler -
Feb 26, 1487
The Temple
The Great Temple at Tenohctitaln is dedicated. Aztecs also expand southward into Mayan territories. -
Aug 9, 1502
The Height
Moctezuma II becomes ruler. The Aztec empire is at its height. The Tribute people begin to revolt.
