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Aztec Timeline

  • Jan 1, 1100

    Aztecs search for new home

    Aztecs left home in search of new home.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1100 to Jan 1, 1550

    Aztec Timeline

  • Jan 1, 1195

    Arrive in Mexico Valley

    Arrive in Mexico Valley
    Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico
  • Jan 1, 1250

    Aztecs Settle by Lake Texcoco

    Aztecs Settle by Lake Texcoco
    The Aztecs Settle by the Lake Texcoco
  • Jan 1, 1325

    Tenochtitlan was founded and first temple built.

    Tenoctitlan was founded and the first temple was built by the aztecs.
  • Jan 1, 1375

    Acamapichtli becomes the first ruler

    The first ruler of the Aztecs takes over.
  • Jan 1, 1440

    Moctezuma started rule.

    The new ruler, Moctezuma, started to rule.
  • Jan 1, 1469

    Moctezuma dies.

    The ruler Moctezuma dies.
  • Jan 1, 1486

    Ahuizotu became ruler.

    Another new ruler comes into power.
  • Jan 1, 1502

    Aztec empire floating high.

    The Aztec Empire is at its highest point.
  • Nov 15, 1519

    Cortez comes to Mexico.

    The Spanish conquistador comes to Mexico.
  • Nov 15, 1521

    Tenochtitlan destroyed.

    Tenochtitlan destroyed.
    The civilization is destroyed.
  • Jan 1, 1522

    Tenochtitlan rebuilt, named Mexico City

    Tenochtitlan rebuilt, named Mexico City. Declared capital of Spanish colony of New Spain.