Aztecs - Wikipedia The Aztecs[a] ( ˈæztɛks AZ-teks) were a Mesoamerican civilization that flourished in central Mexico from 1300 to 1521 The Aztec people included different ethnic groups of central Mexico, particularly those groups who spoke the Nahuatl language
Aztec | Calendar, Empire, Gods, History, Facts, Location, Culture . . . The Aztec are a Nahuatl-speaking people who in the 15th and early 16th centuries ruled a large empire in what is now central and southern Mexico The ninth emperor, Montezuma II, was taken prisoner by Hernan Cortes and died in custody
Aztec Civilization - Education In just a century, the Aztec built an empire in the area now called central Mexico The arrival of the Spanish conquistadors brought it to a sudden end
Aztec Civilization - World History Encyclopedia The Aztec Empire (circa 1345 to 1521) covered at its greatest extent most of northern Mesoamerica Aztec warriors were able to dominate their neighbouring states and permit rulers such as Montezuma to impose Aztec ideals and religion across Mexico
Aztecs: Empire, Culture Facts | HISTORY From their magnificent capital city, Tenochtitlan, the Aztecs emerged as the dominant force in central Mexico, developing an intricate social, political, religious and commercial organization
Aztec - History And Culture The Aztec civilization was a dynamic and sophisticated culture that flourished in Mesoamerica for nearly two centuries Their achievements in architecture, governance, agriculture, and the arts remain a testament to their ingenuity and cultural richness
Structure of the Aztec Society - World History Edu Aztec culture, language, and traditions have persisted in modern Mexico, influencing art, cuisine, and identity The Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs, remains alive among indigenous communities, while archaeological sites and artifacts continue to reveal insights into their civilization
Mexica or Aztec: How the Mexicas Were Renamed - Indigenous Mexico How the Mexicas got renamed Aztec has been a result of mainly three causes: their origin story of Aztlán, the grouping of Nahua people, and the separation of ancient Mexicans from modern Mexicans