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Map of Tenochtitlan. Would love to have maps like this in my house; paying homage to old dynasties that I love studying... Old Maps, Antique Maps, Vintage Maps, Aztec Empire, Aztec Culture, Map Globe, Aztec Art, Fantasy Map, City Maps

Map of Tenochtitlan. Would love to have maps like this in my house; paying homage to old dynasties that I love studying...

Map of Tenochtitlan. Would love to have maps like this in my house; paying homage to old dynasties that I love studying...

Map of Tenochtitlan. Would love to have maps like this in my house; paying homage to old dynasties that I love studying...

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Moctezuma Xocoyotzin, or Moctezuma II, (c.1466-29 June 1520) was the ninth Aztec ruler. He was captured by Hernán Cortés, and killed in the subsequent battles. Details of his death are unknown, though it is commonly believed that he was stoned to death by his own people for failing to protect their city. Montezuma, Moctezuma Ii, Maya, Conquistador, Aztec Emperor, Oil On Canvas, Canvas Prints, Portrait Art

Moctezuma Xocoyotzin, or Moctezuma II, (c.1466-29 June 1520) was the ninth Aztec ruler. He was captured by Hernán Cortés, and killed in the subsequent battles. Details of his death are unknown, though it is commonly believed that he was stoned to death by his own people for failing to protect their city.

Map of Tenochtitlan. Would love to have maps like this in my house; paying homage to old dynasties that I love studying...

Map of Tenochtitlan. Would love to have maps like this in my house; paying homage to old dynasties that I love studying...

Mixtec standard-bearer, priest, warlord This warlord's outfit is based on those worn by Eight Deer Nacuaa, king of Tilantongo, from the codex nuttall. He is armed with an atlatl, a weapon favored by the Mixtec upper crust. The priest is based off of Eight Deer's father in the codices bodley and nuttall. Source: Osprey Military Men-At Arms series "Aztec, Mixtec and Zapotec Armies" by John Pohl. Illustrator: Angus McBride. Military Costumes, Contemporary History, Aztec Warrior, Ancient Civilizations, Military History

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Mixtec standard-bearer, priest, warlord This warlord's outfit is based on those worn by Eight Deer Nacuaa, king of Tilantongo, from the codex nuttall. He is armed with an atlatl, a weapon favored by the Mixtec upper crust. The priest is based off of Eight Deer's father in the codices bodley and nuttall. Source: Osprey Military Men-At Arms series "Aztec, Mixtec and Zapotec Armies" by John Pohl. Illustrator: Angus McBride.

Map of the Aztec city Tenochtitlan Aztec City, Maya Civilization, History Encyclopedia, México City, City State, Capital City

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Map of the Aztec city Tenochtitlan

Around 1325 CE, southward migrating Mexicas or “Aztecs” came upon an island in Lake Texcoco, located in the highlands of Central Mexico. On this spot, they consecrated a temple and founded their capital city — the legendary Tenochtitlán — from which they initiated a wave of imperial conquests throughout Mesoamerica. Aztec civilization flourished for nearly two hundred years before falling to the might of the Spanish, led by Hernán Cortés (1485-1547 CE), in 1521 CE. (Info by James Wiener) -- ... Aztec History, Triple Alliance, Mesoamerican, Warrior Princess, Historical Maps

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Around 1325 CE, southward migrating Mexicas or “Aztecs” came upon an island in Lake Texcoco, located in the highlands of Central Mexico. On this spot, they consecrated a temple and founded their capital city — the legendary Tenochtitlán — from which they initiated a wave of imperial conquests throughout Mesoamerica. Aztec civilization flourished for nearly two hundred years before falling to the might of the Spanish, led by Hernán Cortés (1485-1547 CE), in 1521 CE. (Info by James Wiener) -- ...

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World History Encyclopedia

How on earth would you feed a city of over 200,000 people when the land around you was a swampy lake? Seems like an impossible task, but the Aztec managed it by creating floating gardens known as chinampas, then they farmed them intensively. Floating Garden, Wtf Fun Facts, Interesting History, Gardening Tips, Backyard, Earth, Island, Landscape, Plants

Floating Garden

Interesting History

How on earth would you feed a city of over 200,000 people when the land around you was a swampy lake? Seems like an impossible task, but the Aztec managed it by creating floating gardens known as chinampas, then they farmed them intensively.