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Tenochtitlán: Quick Facts

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Date c. 1325 - 1521

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Illustration of Aztec warriors, wearing traditional armor and shields, defending the temple of Tenochtitlan with drums, weapons, and banners, at the base and top of a stepped pyramid.
Historical illustration showing Spanish conquistadors overseeing Indigenous laborers constructing buildings and carrying materials amid the ruins of Tenochtitlan, later Mexico City.
Map of Mexico and surrounding regions showing the location of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan in central Mexico. Neighboring countries including the United States, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras are labeled, along with major bodies of water such as the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. An inset globe highlights the region's position within North America.
The fall of Tenochtitlán
Great City of Tenochtitlán
Mural of Tenochtitlán, the Aztec capital
Examine the history of Mexico City, from the Aztecs to the conquistadores
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Major Events

Battle of Tenochtitlán
Battle of Tenochtitlán

Related Places

Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City
national capital, Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
country, North America

Key People

Illustration of Hernan Cortes, dressed in red and white, meeting Aztec Emperor Montezuma II, who wears elaborate gold and feathered attire, inside a richly decorated room.
Montezuma II
Aztec emperor
Ahuitzotl
Ahuitzotl
Aztec king
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Cuitláhuac
Aztec ruler