Aztec Civilization
Aztecs or Mexica?
"Aztec" is an imprecise and incorrect term used popularly to define the ancient inhabitants of the city of Tenochitlan or the inhabitants of the Valley of Mexico. This term originated in the 19th century, whereas the Aztecs called themselves Mexica.
Tlatelolco, Mexico City
Tlatelolco, in Mexico City, was one of twin capitals of the Mexica, along with Mexico-Tenochtitlan.
Nahuatl
The ancient language of the Axtec/Mexico was Nahuatl, spoken by people of ancient Mesoamerica and still spoken today in many regions of Mexico.
Aztec Triple Alliance (1428 – 1521)
The Aztec triple alliance was a military and political accord formed by the Aztec of Tenochtitlan and other two cities of the Valley of Mexico
Macuahuitl: the Aztec "Sword"
The Aztec offensive weapon called the macuahuitl was called a sword by the Spanish conquistadors even it this tool bears no resemblance with the European sword
Top 10 Things to Know about the Aztecs
The main facts and aspects of Aztec culture you need to know
Xaltocan (Mexico)
Xaltocan was incorporated into the Aztec Empire after a century of control over its own destiny.
Aztec Calendar Stone
The Aztec Calendar Stone is not really a calendar at all, which is why archaeologists cal it the Aztec Sun Stone.
Malinalco, A Hilltop Aztec Sanctuary
Malinalco is an Aztec archaeological site and ceremonial center on a hilltop, just south of Mexico City.
Aztec Archaeology: A Select Bibliography on the Archaeology of the Aztec Civilization
A select bibliography of journal articles and books concerning the Aztec civilization of central America.
Aztec Civilization - Study Guide - Overview, Timeline, Important Facts and...
The Aztec civilization was the last great precolumbian civilization on the American continents. This study guide is a capsule description of the important elements of the Aztecs, some facts and figures, some study questions, and a list of suggested readings.
Aztec Civilization: Definition and Timeline
The Aztec civilization is the collective name given to seven Chichimec tribes of northern Mexico, who controlled the valley of Mexico and much of central America
Aztec Origins
the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán was founded in the year 1325 A.D., smack dab in the middle of a marsh. This article describes how that came about.
Aztlan
An electronic discussion list, on things Mesoamerican, and named after the mythical land of origin of the Aztecs.
Aztlan E-Journal
A collection of papers on Mesoamerican topics from the subscribers of Aztlan.
Calpulli
The Calpulli is the Nahua name for the the basic unit of social organization in the Aztec empire
Context is Everything: A Roman Holiday
A tiny Roman artifact was recovered from a 15th-16th century site in the Mexican city of Toluca. But what does its context mean?
Game of the Week: Tenochtitlan
Test your knowledge of ancient Tenochtitlan in this game of the week.
Jeffrey R. Parsons
Jeffrey R. Parsons is an American archaeologist, one of the pioneer investigators of the use of settlement pattern particularlyin the Basin of Mexico
Museum of the Templo Mayor
The official website of the Aztec civilization capital city's main temple is beautiful visually, has a great soundtrack and is just fun to explore. In Spanish.
Sister Stories: Rosemary Joyce and the Aztec Civilization
In this chat transcript, archaeologist Rosemary Joyce discusses her website called Sister Stories, on the lives of the prehistoric inhabitants of Central America, the Aztecs.
Tepanec Empire
The Tepanec Empire was based at the city state of Azcapotzalco when war with their Aztec neighbors to the north broke out in AD 1428.