Aztec civilization

Ancient Aztec festivals, celebrations and holidays

Ancient Aztec festivals celebrated in Mexico Mexico is widely known for its vibrant culture, natural wonders, beach resorts, colonial architecture, rich heritage of ancient civilizations, [...]

Ancient civilization of pre-Hispanic Mexico

Ancient Mexico was home to many diverse civilizations and cultures. Mexico's ancient civilizations flourished for thousands of years before the arrival of the Spanish at [...]

Archaeological Sites in Mexico

Mexico is one of the world’s richest countries in archaeological heritage. Across its vast and diverse landscapes lie the remains of ancient cities, ceremonial centers, [...]

Aztec history timeline: From nomadic beginnings to the Spanish conquest

The Aztecs flourished in central Mexico from 1325 to 1521. Aztec history is divided into several distinct periods, each marked by significant events, cultural achievements, [...]

Brief history of the Aztec Empire

In the period from 1068 to 1168 AD, the Chichimecas tribe left the island of Aztlan. The exact location of the island is unknown, but [...]

Flower Wars

The Flower Wars were ritual conflicts that occurred periodically between the Aztec Triple Alliance, consisting of Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopan, and the neighboring city-states of [...]

Mysteries of Aztec mythology: Pre-Hispanic themes in modern online games

The Aztecs were one of the most impactful civilizations in all of Mesoamerica. Aztec mythology is a rich and fascinating aspect of ancient culture with [...]

Tenochtitlan

Tenochtitlan, originally known as México-Tenochtitlan, was a Mexica city-state on an island in Lake Texcoco in the Valley of Mexico. Founded on June 20, 1325, [...]

What would the Aztec gods look like?

Before the arrival of the Spaniards, the Aztecs had a complex cosmology that included a pantheon of deities representing various aspects of their world. These [...]

Why are Aztecs called Mexicas?

We have all heard of the Aztec Empire and its complex, although short, history. However, the term “Aztec” is a source of confusion for many. [...]