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yes it was origanly built on a lake
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What lake is Mexico's capital on?
Mexico City is on top of the remains of Lake Texcoco.
Mexico City was built on the remains of what city?
Mexico city was built on top of the remains of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan.
Where did Aztecs build their capital?
The Aztecs built their capital city, Tenochtitlan, on an island in Lake Texcoco in the Valley of Mexico. Today, the modern city of Mexico City is built on top of the ruins of Tenochtitlan.
In which present day country was tenochtitlan built?
In Mexico...The Spanish built Mexico City on top of it....
What Spanish speaking city is built on top of the ruins of Tenochtitlan?
Mexico City, capital of the country of Mexico.
What city did Cortes built on top of the ruins of the Aztec capitol?
Modern Mexico City
What is the Aztec legend of the Mexican flag?
The legend says that the Aztecs were a tribe that came from the northern part of Mexico (Aztlan). One of their gods (Huitzilopochtli) told them that they should build a city in the place where they found an eagle eating a snake, on top of a cactus. The Aztecs found this sign in the Lake of Texcoco. Therefore, they built their city on the top of the lake. Nowadays, Mexico City. This symbolism is kept in the flag.
What is Mexico city located in?
Mexico City is within a valley, over the desiccated remains of Lake Texcoco. It is also located on top of the ruins of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec Empire.
Was the Aztec city of tenochtitlan built on top of a small mountain?
No, the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan was actually built upon a lake. The lake city was a defensive measure that allowed them to defend themselves better through the use of narrow causeways and bridges that prevented soldiers from mass invading the city.
On what was the Aztec city of tenotchitlan built?
Tenochtitlan was built on top of a lake. The Aztecs used a complex series of waterways to keep the water from damaging the buildings.
Why is the land under Mexico City so soft and spongy?
Because it lies on top of the dessicated remains of Lake Texcoco.
Why does the city of Tenochtitlan no longer exist?
Tenochtitilan no longer exists because when Cortez invaded, he burnt it to the ground. The Spanish soon built Mexico City on top of it. Mexico City is one of the most crowded cities today.
