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Aztec Empire

By joline.sun
  • Founding of the Aztec Capital
    1335

    Founding of the Aztec Capital

    The founding of the Aztec Capital of tenochtitlán on Lake Texcoco.
  • Sun Stone is Carved and Set Up at Tenochtitlan
    1427

    Sun Stone is Carved and Set Up at Tenochtitlan

    It depicts the ages of the five suns of Aztec mythology.
  • Triple Alliance is Formed
    1428

    Triple Alliance is Formed

    The triple alliance between Tenochtitlán, Texcoco, and Tlacopan is formed.
  • Templo Mayor is Completed
    1487

    Templo Mayor is Completed

    Created and inaugurated with the sacrafices of 20,000 captives.
  • Aztec Capital Declines
    Aug 13, 1521

    Aztec Capital Declines

    Tenochtitlán falls into the hands of the Spanish led by Cortés.