Aztec Civilization
The Aztec civilization ruled pretty much all of central America before the Spanish arrived, and had a culture infused with fatalism and ceremony. Here are some recent studies of this fascinating culture.
Aztec Civilization - Study Guide - Overview, Timeline, Important Facts and Sites of the Aztec Civilization
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.
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 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.
A select bibliography of journal articles and books concerning the Aztec civilization of central America.
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
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 Mythology
From your guide to Classic Literature, a collection of texts on Aztec and Mayan mythology.
From your guide to Classic Literature, a collection of texts on Aztec and Mayan mythology.
Aztlan E-Journal
A collection of papers on Mesoamerican topics from the subscribers of Aztlan.
A collection of papers on Mesoamerican topics from the subscribers of Aztlan.
Aztlan
An electronic discussion list, on things Mesoamerican, and named after the mythical land of origin of the Aztecs.
An electronic discussion list, on things Mesoamerican, and named after the mythical land of origin of the Aztecs.
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
Nahuatl
Nahuatl is the language of the ancient Mexican people, the Aztecs, and is still spoken in areas of Mexico.
Nahuatl is the language of the ancient Mexican people, the Aztecs, and is still spoken in areas of Mexico.
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.
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.
Sister Stories
From Rosemary Joyce, Carolyn Guyer, and Michael Joyce, a fascinating exploration of the flavor of Aztec society, and one of my favorite experiments on the internet today.
From Rosemary Joyce, Carolyn Guyer, and Michael Joyce, a fascinating exploration of the flavor of Aztec society, and one of my favorite experiments on the internet today.
Templo Mayor (Mexico)
The principal temple for the Aztec people living in Tenochtitlan, the Templo Mayor was built beginning in the year 1390 AD.
The principal temple for the Aztec people living in Tenochtitlan, the Templo Mayor was built beginning in the year 1390 AD.
Tenochtitlan: Island Capital of Mexico
Capital city of the Aztec nation, Tenochtitlan is located in a very peculiar place today--a place now called Mexico City.
Capital city of the Aztec nation, Tenochtitlan is located in a very peculiar place today--a place now called Mexico City.
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.
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.
Tlahuica Cultures of Mexico
This web page describes the little-known Aztec period people who lived in the state of Morelos during the 15th and 16th century AD.
This web page describes the little-known Aztec period people who lived in the state of Morelos during the 15th and 16th century AD.
Tlatelolco (Mexico)
The town of Tlatelolco was a sister city to Tenochtitlan during the Aztec rule of Mexico, and the site of the 'last stand of the Aztec civilization'.
The town of Tlatelolco was a sister city to Tenochtitlan during the Aztec rule of Mexico, and the site of the 'last stand of the Aztec civilization'.
Tlaxcala (Mexico)
Tlaxcala is the name of the state and its capital city in Mexico; and one of the rival city states with the Aztec nation in the mid-15th century AD.
Tlaxcala is the name of the state and its capital city in Mexico; and one of the rival city states with the Aztec nation in the mid-15th century AD.
Whirlwind Archaeology
Cuexcomate was an Aztec period site, a Tlahuica (T'lah-WEE-kah) site, to be specific, and it was located about 150 kilometers south of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan (Ten-osh-Teet-lawn), now known as Mexico City.
Cuexcomate was an Aztec period site, a Tlahuica (T'lah-WEE-kah) site, to be specific, and it was located about 150 kilometers south of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan (Ten-osh-Teet-lawn), now known as Mexico City.
Whirlwind Archaeology: Digging an Aztec Site
An Aztec culture archaeology dig reminds us that although archaeological fieldwork in foreign countries has a special attraction to most of us: but it's always best to learn the language before you go.
An Aztec culture archaeology dig reminds us that although archaeological fieldwork in foreign countries has a special attraction to most of us: but it's always best to learn the language before you go.