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What city in Mexico is located where tenochtitlan once was?
Present-day Mexico city is located atop the ruins of ancient Tenochtitlan.
Where were Aztec located?
The Aztecs were settled in Mexico and part of Guatemala. Their capital city was Tenochtitlan, which was in a swampy area in Lake Texcoco, but the turned it into a magnificent city. Tenochtitlan is now Mexico City. The Aztec's where located where they where located.
Where was the Aztec capital city of tenochtitlan located?
Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Aztec Empire until it was captured by the Spanish in 1521. Today, the ruins of Tenochtitlan are in the historic center of Mexico City.
What was unusual about the city of Tenochtitlan?
It was the capital city for the Aztecs, and the interesting part is that the island was man made and is now modern day Mexico City.
What does Tenochtitlan mean?
Tenochtitlan is a city-state located in Mexico and is the former capital of the Aztec Empire. There seems to be some uncertainty amongst etymologists as to the meaning of the word but it seems to approximate to "At the Place Near Rock-cactus-Fruit". For more details: http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tenochtitlan
What part of Mexico did moctezuma live?
He was the ruler of Tenochtitlan (todays Mexico City) until the Spanish arrival.
Where was the Aztec Empire was located?
Tenochtitlan somewhere in central Mexico
What is the government of Mexico city now and also when it was Tenochtitlan different?
Mexico City forms part and is capital of present-day Mexico. Its government is that of a federal district - such as Washington DC is to America - and its main difference from the days of the Aztec Empire is that when it was Tenochtitlan, it was a pre-industrial city, capital of the Aztec Empire.
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.
Where were the Aztec located?
The Aztec Empire was located in Mexico- the Valley of Mexico to be exact. The capital, Tenochtitlan, was built on raised islets in Lake Texcoco.
Did the Aztecs have pyramids?
Yes, the Aztecs built pyramids as part of their architectural complexes. The most famous of these is the Templo Mayor in the heart of their capital city, Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico City). These pyramids served as religious and ceremonial centers for the Aztec civilization.
In what part of Mexico did the Aztecs build a large city?
In central Mexico, on the Texcoco Valley, Specifically, in and around various islands in the Lake Texcoco. The city was Tenochtitlan, and is the location of present-day Mexico City.
