The capital city of the Aztecs, Tenochtitlán, one of the most advanced civilizations in it’s time. Founded in 1325, almost completely destroyed in 1521 after the Spanish invasion, Mexico City was built on top of it’s ruins.
If I ever get my hands on a time machine, Tenochtitlán would definitely be one of my stops. It must have been awe inspiring! The aqueducts, the temples painted red and gold, the floating gardens, the markets with ladies making tortillas, the ceremonies… stuff of dreams.
SomeConsumersays
Nice detail with the rivers of blood flowing down the stairs of the temples. Interestingly, the Aztec canals of Xochimilco survived, and are still used.
intermediatewino says
If I ever get my hands on a time machine, Tenochtitlán would definitely be one of my stops. It must have been awe inspiring! The aqueducts, the temples painted red and gold, the floating gardens, the markets with ladies making tortillas, the ceremonies… stuff of dreams.
SomeConsumer says
Nice detail with the rivers of blood flowing down the stairs of the temples. Interestingly, the Aztec canals of Xochimilco survived, and are still used.