Tenochtitlan

Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec Empire, located at the site of modern-day Mexico City. Founded in 1325 by the Mexica people, it was built on an island in Lake Texcoco and became a major political, economic, and religious center of Mesoamerica. The city was renowned for its advanced infrastructure, including causeways, canals, and monumental architecture such as the Templo Mayor. Tenochtitlan was conquered by Spanish forces led by Hernán Cortés in 1521, marking the end of the Aztec civilization.