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Mexico City, capital of Mexico and formerly known as Tenochtitlan.
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What lake is Mexico's capital on?
Mexico City is on top of the remains of Lake Texcoco.
On what lake was Mexico City founded?
Texcoco lake.
Where Tenochtitlan covered the area of what is now?
Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec Empire, located on an island in Lake Texcoco in present-day Mexico City. The city was founded in 1325 and covered an area of approximately 13.5 square kilometers, with causeways connecting it to the mainland. Today, the area is part of Mexico City's historic center.
What was Mexico city's original function?
It was a group of islands scattered trough the Lake Texcoco. Since its foundation (1325) Mexico City has been the political, economic and cultural capital of Mexico.
Which city is built in an ancient lake?
mexico city
What large lake does Mexico City lie on?
Lake Texcoco
What is the name of the city built on Lake Texcoco?
The Lake Texcoco was a lake on which the Aztecs built a city called Tenochtitlan. The Spaniards later built Mexico City on Tenochtitlan, which is now the present day capital of Mexico. The lake is now completely drained.
Tenochtitlan covered the area of what is now?
Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire, was located on an island in the middle of Lake Texcoco in what is now Mexico City. The city covered approximately six square miles and was known for its intricate network of canals and causeways.
What capitol city is located on a large lake?
Mexico City
What city was Mexico City built over?
A huge lake
Is Guadalajara east or west of Mexico City what large lake is found nearby?
It is west of Mexico City, near Lake Capala.
What was Mexico's original function?
It was a group of islands scattered trough the Lake Texcoco. Since its foundation (1325) Mexico City has been the political, economic and cultural capital of Mexico.
