Tenochtitlán

Tenochtitlán was the capital of the Aztec Empire, located on an island in Lake Texcoco in present-day Mexico City. Founded in 1325, it was a remarkable city known for its advanced architecture, including temples and complex sewer systems. At its height, it housed a population of over 200,000 people. Tenochtitlán was a center of trade, culture, and political power until Spanish conquistadors, led by Hernán Cortés, captured it in 1521, leading to the fall of the Aztec Empire. Today, its remnants are part of Mexico City's historical heritage.