Lost Civilizations: The Aztecs
Synopsis
The Aztec empire, formed by a small group of migrants in the 14th century, quickly dominated the Mexico Valley within less than 200 years.
Synopsis
Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire, was built on an island in Lake Texcoco in the early 14th century. The Mexicas, as they called themselves, transformed from nomadic migrants into a dominant force in the Mexico Valley within 200 years. They established a powerful empire through warfare and alliances, claiming legitimacy from earlier civilizations like Teotihuacan. Despite their rapid rise, the Aztec civilization faced destruction at the hands of conquistadors, leaving little of their once-thriving city beneath modern Mexico City.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how the Aztecs claimed legitimacy from Teotihuacan.
- Find out about the brutal practices of the Aztecs.
- Meet the descendants of the Aztecs in modern Mexico.
Did You Know
- Tenochtitlan was destroyed by conquistadors and covered by Mexico City.
- The Aztecs arrived in the Mexico Valley in the 13th century.
- The Aztec empire lasted less than 200 years before its decline.
- Today, 10 to 12 percent of the Mexican population are descendants of the Aztecs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were the main pre-Columbian civilizations in Central and South America?
The best known pre-Columbian civilizations are the Inca, Aztecs, and Maya.
When did the Aztecs settle in the Mexico Valley?
The Aztecs settled in the Mexico Valley in the early 16th century.
What percentage of the Mexican population are descendants of the Aztecs today?
Today, the descendants of the Aztecs represent ten to twelve percent of the Mexican population.
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