The Aztec Empire

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  • Oct 14, 600

    Arrival

    The first people arrive in Mexico. They speak Nahautl.
  • Jan 14, 1200

    The Valley of Mexico

    Aztecs arrive in the valley of Mexico.
  • Oct 14, 1200

    The Valley of Mexico

    The Aztecs arrive in the valley of Mexico
  • Oct 14, 1299

    Tizapan

    The Aztecs settle in Tizapan.
  • Oct 14, 1325

    Tenochtitlan

    The city of Tenochtitlan is founded. It will later be the capitol of the Aztec Empire
  • Oct 14, 1350

    Water Canals

    The Aztecs work together to build water canals for transportation.
  • Oct 14, 1375

    Acamapichtli

    Acamapichtli is the first ruler of the Aztecs. He is referred to as "the speaker".
  • Oct 14, 1390

    Temple

    The first Aztec temple is built.
  • Oct 14, 1390

    Temple

    The first Aztec temple is built
  • Oct 14, 1492

    Columbus

    Christopher Colombus hits land in the New World.
  • Oct 14, 1502

    Montezuma II

    The most famous Aztec king, Montezuma II, comes into power
  • Oct 14, 1517

    Comet

    A "shooting star" is seen in the sky. It is regarded as a sign of impending doom
  • Oct 14, 1519

    Cortes

    Explorer Cortes hits land at the Yucatan Peninsula