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Jan 1, 1195
Arrival
Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico. -
Period: Jan 1, 1195 to Dec 31, 1525
Aztec Timeline
1195 CE - 1525 CE -
Feb 10, 1248
Settlement
Aztecs settle near Lake Texcoco. They were soon expelled by the Tepanecs. -
Mar 14, 1325
Quest for a city
The city of Tenochititlan was founded. Soon after the first Aztec temple was built. -
Apr 20, 1350
Progression in the City
Causeways and canals are built within the city. -
Nov 20, 1370
An unfortunate death...
Aztec priest Tenoch dies and the city is then taken over by Tepanecs. -
Jun 20, 1390
More Construction
Construction of Templo Maypr begins. -
Nov 20, 1430
Continuation of War
Azcapotzalco is conquered. -
Oct 20, 1452
Tenochtitlan is damaged by floods.
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Nov 20, 1454
Famine strikes in Tenochtitan
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Dec 20, 1486
Ahuitzotl , the eighth king begins reign.
1486-1502 is the period of reign -
May 20, 1510
Severe flooding occurs.
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Sep 20, 1519
An Intruder
Landing of Hernan Cortes on the Yucatan Penninsula -
Aug 13, 1520
New Ruler
Rule of Cuitahuac, tenth king. -
Aug 8, 1521
Fall of an empire
Cuauhetemoc surrender Tenochtitlan to Cortes. In1522, the city is rebuilt by the Spanish and turned into Mexico City. -
Nov 20, 1525
The final hanging
Cuauhetemoc is hung by the Spaniards.
