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Before 1325 AD, the Aztec (or Mexicapeople, as they called themselves) were a nomadic tribe who wandered throughout the land, looking for a place to settle and build their capital. Their state religion awaited the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy: that the wandering tribe would find the destined site for a great city whose location would be signaled by an eagle eating a snake while perched atop a cactus.
The Aztecs saw this vision on what was then a small swampy island in the middle of lake Texcoco, after which they founded their capital city, on March 13, 1325. Not deterred by the unfavourable terrain, they set about building their city, using the chinampa system (misnamed as "floating gardens") for agriculture and to dry and expand the island. That city was Mexico-Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City (19° 25' 57.85'' N, 99° 07' 59.71'' W).
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What city did the Aztecs build?
Tenochtitlan, now Mexico city.
What city did Cortez build over Tenochtitlan?
Mexico City
Where did Cortez build his capital city Mexico city?
Tenochtitlan
How tall is the national palace in Mexico City?
where is mexico palace build
Is it easy to build in Mexico city?
Yes, it is.
Where can you build a city online?
Amazing game, it's called Grepolis, you build a city and conquer the lands around you with the help of you alliance.
What city the the Spanish build after the Aztec capital was defeated?
Mexico city
What present day city did Hernando cortez build?
it is Mexico city
Why did the spanish build road between Santa Fe and Mexico city?
To get to Santa Fe from Mexico City; or, to get to Mexico city from Santa Fe . . . perhaps . . .
Why did Spanish build the settlement of Mexico city?
february 1519
What city did the Spanish build after the Aztec capital was destroyed?
Present-day Mexico City.
What sacred temple is in Mexico?
The "Main Temple" or "Templo Mayor", build by the Aztecs and located in Mexico City.
