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Spanish conquistadors built Mexico City atop the ruins of the former Aztec Empire's capital, Tenochtitlan. At the time, Spaniards found the area to be extremely fertile, and had actual roads connecting most of Central Mexico to the city. They saw the opportunity to cut costs by building the new capital of the nascent colony of New Spain at this site.
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∙ 13y agoBecause it was the capital of the Aztec civilization, and when Spanish conquistadores conquered the Aztecs in the early 16th century, they choose to found the capital of the New Spain in the same place.
As it has always been the most important economic, political and cultural center in the country, when Mexico won its war of independence the revolutionary government also choose to found the capital of the new nation in Mexico City.
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What place was Mexico was built on the remains of what city?
Mexico City (capital of the country Mexico) was built over the remains of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan.
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.
What ancient civilization built temples in Mexico City?
The Mexicans or the Aztecs built the temples of Mexico City
In which present day country was tenochtitlan built?
In Mexico...The Spanish built Mexico City on top of it....
What city built on a lagoon?
Mexico City
What Latin city was built on Tenochtitlan?
That would be Mexico City; built by the Spaniards.
Which city is built in an ancient lake?
mexico city
What city was built over Tenochtitlan?
That would be Mexico City.
What city was Mexico City built over?
A huge lake
Who originally built Mexico City?
the aztecs.
What city in Mexico is built on the ancient Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan?
Present-day Mexico City, capital of Mexico.
What Spanish speaking city is built on top of the ruins of Tenochtitlan?
Mexico City, capital of the country of Mexico.
