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AZTECS TIMELINE - BY: Ashley Rush

By arush2
  • Arrival
    Jan 1, 1195

    Arrival

    Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1195 to Dec 31, 1525

    Aztec Timeline

    1195 CE - 1525 CE
  • Feb 10, 1248

    Settlement

    Aztecs settle near Lake Texcoco. They were soon expelled by the Tepanecs.
  • Mar 14, 1325

    Quest for a city

    The city of Tenochititlan was founded. Soon after the first Aztec temple was built.
  • Apr 20, 1350

    Progression in the City

    Causeways and canals are built within the city.
  • Nov 20, 1370

    An unfortunate death...

    Aztec priest Tenoch dies and the city is then taken over by Tepanecs.
  • Jun 20, 1390

    More Construction

    Construction of Templo Maypr begins.
  • Nov 20, 1430

    Continuation of War

    Azcapotzalco is conquered.
  • Oct 20, 1452

    Tenochtitlan is damaged by floods.

  • Nov 20, 1454

    Famine strikes in Tenochtitan

  • Dec 20, 1486

    Ahuitzotl , the eighth king begins reign.

    1486-1502 is the period of reign
  • May 20, 1510

    Severe flooding occurs.

  • An Intruder
    Sep 20, 1519

    An Intruder

    Landing of Hernan Cortes on the Yucatan Penninsula
  • Aug 13, 1520

    New Ruler

    Rule of Cuitahuac, tenth king.
  • Aug 8, 1521

    Fall of an empire

    Cuauhetemoc surrender Tenochtitlan to Cortes. In1522, the city is rebuilt by the Spanish and turned into Mexico City.
  • Nov 20, 1525

    The final hanging

    Cuauhetemoc is hung by the Spaniards.