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The Aztec Empire

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  • Valley of Mexico Settlement
    1100

    Valley of Mexico Settlement

    Migrating tribes move into the Valley of Mexico and settle there.
  • Period: 1100 to 1521

    Aztec Timeline

    The Aztec civilization thrives in the Pre-Columbian Era.
  • Founding of the Aztec Empire
    1345

    Founding of the Aztec Empire

    The Aztec Empire is established in modern-day Mexico City. The Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, was entrenched on Lake Texcoco.
  • Period: 1345 to 1521

    Aztec Timeline

  • Montezuma I Ruled
    1440

    Montezuma I Ruled

    Montezuma I reigned as the leader of the Aztec Empire.
  • Templo Mayor Completed
    1487

    Templo Mayor Completed

    The "Great Temple" was completed in the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán.
  • Montezuma II Ruled
    1502

    Montezuma II Ruled

    Montezuma II was the last ruler of the Aztec Empire that led them into their collapse by the Spanish.
  • The Fall of the Aztec Empire
    Aug 13, 1521

    The Fall of the Aztec Empire

    The Aztec Empire collapsed due to the Spanish that was led by Hernan Cortés. Additionally, Tenochtitlán fell into the hands of the spanish forces. The Spanish took over the Aztecs and absorbed all of their advancements and achievements for their civilization.