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Period: 1000 to
Aztec Civilisation
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1200
The Valley of Mexico is first settled by migrating tribes
The valley was settled by the Chichimecs, Tepanecs, Mexica (where the name Mexico originates) and Acolhua tribes. -
1345
Founding of Tenochtitlan
Tenochtitlan is founded on Lake Texcoco -
Period: 1345 to 1521
Height
The Aztec empire thrives in modern-day Mexico. -
1428
Triple Alliance
The "Triple Alliance" is formed between Tenochtitlan, Texcoco and Tlacopan. -
Period: 1486 to 1520
Reign of Motecuhzoma II
Motecuhzoma II was the final independent ruler of the Aztecs before Spanish colonisation. -
1519
Montezuma meets Cortes
He receives Cortes at the capital of the empire, Tenochtitlan. -
Jun 30, 1520
Montezuma dies
Death of Aztec ruler Motecuhzoma II. -
Aug 18, 1521
Fall of Tenochtitlan
Tenochtitlan falls to the forces of Hernando Cortes. -
1522
Refounding
Tenochtitlan is refounded as Mexico City, the capital of New Spain.