The Aztec Empire

By rosie.heghinian
  • 1325

    Founding of Tenochtitlan

    Founding of Tenochtitlan
    The Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan was built.
  • 1428

    Triple Alliance is formed

    Triple Alliance is formed
    The Aztecs, Texcocans, and Tacubans formed an alliance to create an empire.
  • 1479

    Aztec Calendar is created

    Aztec Calendar is created
    The accurate Aztec calendar dedicated to the sun god, Tonatiuh, is carved.
  • 1519

    Peak of the Aztec Empire

    Peak of the Aztec Empire
    The height of Aztec conquest under Montezuma II.
  • Aug 13, 1521

    Fall of the Aztec Empire

    Fall of the Aztec Empire
    Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes defeats the Aztec forces and takes control of the capital.