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the legend says that the Aztecs where searching for an eagle eating a snake on top of a nopal in a small island in the middle of a lake (those prophecies where more specific) so they just placed the city there, but the real reason was because it was near water. So, the Aztecs used the water for transportation and drinks. Also, it was surrounded by mountains and that gave them protection.
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∙ 11y agoTenochtitlan was an ideal site for a city because the city was actually built on a lake. This provided the necessary water and protection that they needed to flourish. Causeways and bridges were the only land access into the city and therefore, mass invasions were difficult because armies could not be moved quickly into the city.
Not only that, but because they were on a lake, the Aztec were able to build Chinampas, which resembled floating gardens. These allowed the Aztecs to be self-sufficient and provide their own food, even during times of siege.
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Mexico City is the Modern site for the ancient city of?
Teotihuacan.
Is Tenochtitlan in Mexico?
Yes, the ancient city of Tenochtitlan was located on the site of present-day Mexico City, capital of Mexico.
What was the name of the city that became site of Mexico City?
Mexico-Tenochtitlan.
What city is the site of the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan?
Present-day Mexico City.
Built on an island in a lake and occupied the site of modern Mexico city?
The city of Tenochtitlan
What large smoggy city is built on the site of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan?
Mexico City.
How do you spell tenochillan?
The proper noun, an ancient city on the site of Mexico City, is spelled Tenochtitlan.
What is the ancient aztec capital and site of mexico city?
Tenochtitlan, founded in 1325 on the location of present-day Mexico City.
Why did the Spanish leave Tenochtitlan in 1540?
They didn't. In fact, they founded the capital of their new colony (New Spain) on the site of former Tenochtitlan. Such city is present-day Mexico City.
What present day city is located on the current site of the old Aztec city of tenochtitlan?
It is somewhere near Mexico City. :)
What year did the Aztecs build the city of Tenochtitlan site of president-day mexico city?
March 13, 1325.
Who destroyed Tenochtitlan and built Mexico City on the site?
Spanish conquistadors, led by Hernan Cortes.
