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History of the Aztec

By Mank_Demes
  • 500

    The first Nahuatl speaking people settle in Mexico

  • Period: 500 to Aug 13, 1521

    Aztec Empire: Start and Finish

  • Jan 1, 1325

    Tenochtitlán settled by the Mexica people

  • Jan 1, 1350

    Causeways with canals constructed by the Mexica

  • Jan 1, 1431

    Establishment of the Triple Alliance

    After much fighting, the Mexica, Acolhua, and the Tepaneca people form a large alliance, officially establishing the Aztec Empire.
  • Jan 1, 1440

    Montezuma 1 assumes power

  • Jan 1, 1487

    Aztecs dedicate The Great Temple.

    This is the final version of the temple.
  • Mar 4, 1519

    Hernan Cortes arrives to the New World

  • Nov 8, 1519

    Cortes arrives at Tenochtitlán

  • Aug 13, 1521

    After a year of fighting, Tenochtitlán falls to Cortes

  • Jan 1, 1522

    Spanish build Mexico City atop the ruins of Tenochtitlán.

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