The Aztecs[a] (/ ˈæztɛks / AZ-teks) were a Mesoamerican civilization that flourished in central Mexico from 1300 to 1521. The Aztec people included different ethnic groups of central …

Dec 10, 2025 · The empire that the Aztecs would establish was equaled in the New World only by that of the Incas of Peru, and the brilliance of their civilization is comparable to that of other …

Feb 26, 2014 · Aztec warriors were able to dominate their neighbouring states and permit rulers such as Montezuma to impose Aztec ideals and religion across Mexico. Highly accomplished …

Oct 27, 2009 · From their magnificent capital city, Tenochtitlan, the Aztecs emerged as the dominant force in central Mexico, developing an intricate social, political, religious and …

In just a century, the Aztec built an empire in the area now called central Mexico. The arrival of the Spanish conquistadors brought it to a sudden end.

Jul 13, 2025 · Centered in central Mexico, the Aztecs created a vast empire known for its architectural achievements, religious practices, complex society, and military prowess.

Between A.D. 1345 and 1521, the Aztecs forged an empire over much of the central Mexican highlands. At its height, the Aztecs ruled over 80,000 square miles throughout central Mexico, …

Mar 24, 2025 · Emerging from humble beginnings as a nomadic people, the Aztecs built a sprawling empire that dominated much of Mesoamerica, leaving an indelible mark on the …

Aztec civilization is best known for its conquest at the hands of the Spanish conquistador, Hernan Cortez. There was far more to them that that, however. It represented the final phase of Pre …

The greatest empire of Mesoamerica, the Aztecs, developed in the Valley of Mexico where modern-day Mexico City is located. The Aztecs were driven out of their previous home in …