Mexica civilization

The Mexica civilization, also known as the Aztecs, was a powerful Indigenous society in central Mexico from the 14th to the early 16th century. They built Tenochtitlán, a sprawling city on Lake Texcoco, renowned for its impressive architecture and complex social, political, and religious systems. Their economy was based on agriculture, trade, and tribute from conquered peoples. The Mexica were highly skilled in art, engineering, and warfare, and their religious practices included human sacrifices to honor their gods. They were ultimately conquered by Spanish explorers led by Hernán Cortés in 1521, ending their flourishing civilization.