Chubacas are the name of the floating gardens that the Aztecs built.
The Aztecs built the floating gardens
The Aztecs built their capital, Tenochtitlan, in the middle of Lake Texcoco by constructing artificial islands called chinampas. They piled soil and mud on top of wooden frames to create these floating gardens. The Aztecs also built causeways and bridges to connect the islands to the mainland.
The Aztecs adapted to the environment around Lake Texcoco by creating chinampas, or floating gardens, to cultivate crops in the shallow waters. They also constructed causeways and canals for transportation and irrigation. Additionally, they built their capital city, Tenochtitlan, on artificial islands in the lake to maximize space and utilize the natural resources of the area.
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they built it. On an island in Lake Texcoco.
No, the Aztecs were not nomads; they were a settled civilization. They established an empire in central Mexico, with their capital city, Tenochtitlan, built on an island in Lake Texcoco. The Aztecs developed sophisticated agricultural practices, including chinampas, or floating gardens, which supported their large population and allowed them to thrive as a complex society. Over time, they became known for their advanced architecture, art, and social organization.
They were the Aztecs.
Tenochtitlán was built on an island in the middle of Lake Texcoco
"Floating gardens" is a common misconception of the Chinampa system. It was used by the Aztec people to reclaim dry land from the Lake Texcoco: they built a palm and wood fence in the Lake shore, filled it with mud and planted above this "artificial island" several kinds of vegetation that absorbed the water and nutrients.
The Aztecs capital city, Tenochititan, was built over Texcoco Lake.
Another name for them is floating gardens.
The Aztecs capital city, Tenochititan, was built over Texcoco Lake.