The Aztecs: People of the Sun
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INTRODUCTION
The Aztecs were an American Indian people who ruled a mighty empire in Mexico from
the 1400's to the 1500's. The Aztecs had one of the most advanced civilizations in the
Americas and built cities as large as any in Europe at that time. They also practiced a
remarkable religion that affected every part of their lives and featured human sacrifice.
The Aztecs built towering temples, created huge sculptures, and held impressive
ceremonies all for the purpose of worshipping their gods. Their magnificent empire was
destroyed by the Spaniards in the year 1521, but the Aztecs left a lasting mark on
Mexican life and culture.
The majority of the Aztecs lived in what is now called the Valley of Mexico. Located at
an elevation of over 7,000 feet, the large valley has housed many great cities. From
the massive pyramids of Tenochtitlan, to the inhabitants of the vast hub of modern
Mexico City, the great......
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