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Aztec Empire

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  • 1335

    Founding of the Aztec Capital

    Founding of the Aztec Capital
    The founding of the Aztec Capital of tenochtitlán on Lake Texcoco.
  • 1427

    Sun Stone is Carved and Set Up at Tenochtitlan

    Sun Stone is Carved and Set Up at Tenochtitlan
    It depicts the ages of the five suns of Aztec mythology.
  • 1428

    Triple Alliance is Formed

    Triple Alliance is Formed
    The triple alliance between Tenochtitlán, Texcoco, and Tlacopan is formed.
  • 1487

    Templo Mayor is Completed

    Templo Mayor is Completed
    Created and inaugurated with the sacrafices of 20,000 captives.
  • Aug 13, 1521

    Aztec Capital Declines

    Aztec Capital Declines
    Tenochtitlán falls into the hands of the Spanish led by Cortés.