Overview of Aztec Civilization and Teotihuacán

Teotihuacán

Dominant civilization in Central Mexico (200 BCE - 700 CE).

Holy City

Teotihuacán means 'place where gods created'.

Temple of Quetzalcoatl

Major temple in Teotihuacán dedicated to the feathered serpent.

Pyramids of the Sun and Moon

Large pyramids in Teotihuacán, symbolically arranged.

Cultural Center

Teotihuacán influenced Mesoamerica's culture and art significantly.

Aztec Empire

Established rapidly, becoming large in under 200 years.

Tenochtitlán

Capital city of the Aztec Empire, located on a lake.

Chinampas

Floating gardens used for agriculture in Aztec society.

Aztec Calendar

Advanced calendar system used by the Aztecs.

Nahuatl

The writing system and language of the Aztecs.