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The Aztec Civilization: Origins And Early History

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The Aztecs

The Aztec Civilization originated in Northern Mexico and existed from 1345 to 1521 C.E. They were, comparatively speaking, a very short-lived civilization, but in their almost two centuries, the Aztecs made a number of advancements that distinguish them as one of the most fascinating ancient cultures in history.

Origins and Early History

Though no one knows the exact origin of the Aztecs, it is believed that they began as a northern nomadic tribe. The Aztecs were also known as the Tenochca and as the Mexica. The Aztecs came to Mesoamerica sometime in the 13th century and either helped to destroy the Toltecs or arrived after their fall. In 1325, the Aztecs formed the city of a Tenochtitlan after seeing an eagle perched on a cactus
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