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When did the Aztecs start building their temple?
Historians believe that the great temple was first built just after the founding of Tenochtitlan in 1325 and then went through many different additions throughout the history of the Aztec. Originally, the temple was quite small and constructed out of earth and wood.
When did the Aztecs develop?
The Aztecs appeared in Mesoamerica–as the south-central region of pre-Columbian Mexico is known–in the early 13th century. Their arrival came just after, or perhaps helped bring about, the fall of the previously dominant Mesoamerican civilization, the Toltecs.
Did the Aztecs build religious temples?
The teocalli, or pyramid-temples, were significant to Aztec religious practices. They were the sites of religious celebrations and rituals.
What was the first temple built by the Aztecs?
Construction of the first temple began sometime after 1325, and it was rebuilt six times. The temple was destroyed by the Spanish in 1521 to make way for the new Mexico City cathedral….Templo Mayor.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Cultures | Aztec |
| Site notes | |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Official name | Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco |
When did the Aztecs start and end?
The Aztec Empire (c. 1345-1521) covered at its greatest extent most of northern Mesoamerica.
How old are the Aztecs?
The Aztecs (/ˈæztɛks/) were a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the post-classic period from 1300 to 1521.
What was the history of the Aztec temples?
The history of Aztec temples, just like other religious and cultural aspects of Aztec life, extended much beyond the Aztec empire. A lot of great pyramids existed before the Aztec Empire were established and these pyramids were later declared sacred by the Aztecs and used as temples.
What kind of buildings did the Aztecs build?
Aztec Temples. Some were built for specific celebrations. The buildings you probably associate with the Aztec religion are the great pyramids. These were four sided, stable structures that can withstand the earthquakes that are common in the area. These would have stairs up one side, and a flat top, often with a shrine on the top.
What did the Aztecs use the step pyramids for?
The Aztec temples were built all over the Aztec Empire and in their most famous form existed as rooms at the top of step pyramids. However, the step pyramids were not always temples and could also be used for other purposes. Various types of great pyramids served as temples and they also varied in their size.
How tall are the Pyramids of the Aztecs?
Aztec Pyramids. Perhaps the best known of the Aztec pyramids is the Great Pyramid, or Templo Mayor. This Aztec temple was the main temple of their religion and was also the capital of Tenochititlan, which is the modern day Mexico City. This step pyramid rose to an impressive 197 feet above the city.