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

Feb 26, 2014 · The Aztec Empire (c. 1345-1521) covered at its greatest extent most of northern Mesoamerica. Aztec warriors were able to dominate their neighbouring states and permit …

Aug 19, 2025 · The name Aztec is derived from Aztlán (variously translated as “White Land,” “Land of White Herons,” or “Place of Herons”), an allusion to their origins, probably in …

Oct 27, 2009 · The Aztecs ruled much of Mexico from the 13th century until their conquest by Hernán Cortés in 1521.

Aztec civilization sustained millions of people and developed from a history of thousands of years in complete isolation from European and Asian cultures. Aztec agriculture, transportation, …

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 …

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.

The Aztecs were a Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican people of central Mexico in the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries. They called themselves Mēxihcah (pronounced [meˈʃikaʔ]). The capital of the …

2 days ago · Mexico - Aztecs, Tenochtitlan, Mesoamerica: The word Azteca is derived from Aztlán (variously translated as “White Land,” “Land of White Herons,” or “Place of Herons”), where, …

The Aztec Empire, also known as the Triple Alliance (Classical Nahuatl: Ēxcān Tlahtōlōyān, [ˈjéːʃkaːn̥ t͡ɬaʔtoːˈlóːjaːn̥]) or the Tenochca Empire, [5][6] was an alliance of three Nahua city …