Aztec

Aztec Timline

  • Mar 10, 1195

    The Start

    The Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico
  • Home
    Jun 9, 1195

    Home

    The Aztecs settle near lake Texcoco
  • The Capital
    Oct 4, 1325

    The Capital

    Tenochtitlan is founded and the first Aztec temple is built
  • Dec 22, 1350

    Travel

    Causeways and canals are built throughout the city
  • Apr 13, 1370

    Death of a Ruler

    Tenoch, the Aztec Priest-Ruler dies. The Aztecs are now ruled by Tepanecs
  • Jul 16, 1375

    Official Ruler

    Acamapichtli becomes the first official ruler of the Aztecs
  • Aug 12, 1400

    War

    Tepanecs were defeated and Aztecs expand and rule the whole valley
  • May 2, 1440

    The Ruler

    Moctezuma started rule
  • Aug 23, 1452

    Flood

    Tenochtitlan is destroyed by a flood
  • Jul 14, 1486

    Another Ruler

    Ahuizotu became ruler
  • The Temple
    Feb 26, 1487

    The Temple

    The Great Temple at Tenohctitaln is dedicated. Aztecs also expand southward into Mayan territories.
  • The Height
    Aug 9, 1502

    The Height

    Moctezuma II becomes ruler. The Aztec empire is at its height. The Tribute people begin to revolt.