Aztec culture

Like many other ancient people, the Aztecs had a complex pantheon of gods including more than 200 deities. This infographic shows just a few of them.

The Aztec civilization is one of the most interesting parts of history. We have made a list of Aztec facts for kids who love learning historical facts.

Learn about the geography of the Aztecs and how it impacted their culture, economy, and military strategies. Explore the empire's central location and diverse landscape, including high mountains, fertile valleys, and coastal regions.

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One of the colorfully costumed Aztec dancers at the Celebration of Nations in Franklin, TN.

“The #jaguar was one of the most symbolic animals in the #Mayan world. It represented the best warriors and the highest classes in the society. Balam means jaguar in Mayan language and it’s the same name that is used to refer to the most prominent priests. #FolkloreThursday”

The Aztec civilization stood as a dominant and influential force in the Americas. Far from being a small ethnic group, they established a grand empire adorned with magnificent monuments. This vast domain was governed efficiently through a sophisticated system resembling modern-day governmental structures in many countries. Undeniably, the Mexica, also known as the Aztecs, demonstrated remarkable advancements in various fields, surpassing the achievements of their European counterparts during…

The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican culture that existed in modern-day Mexico from the 14th to 16th centuries. The Aztec Empire, a confederation of three large city-states, was formed around the 15th Century. The Aztecs were comprised of several ethnic groups from the region. Most, but not all, were speakers of the Nahuatl language. Much of what we now consider to be Aztec in terms of culture, truly relates more broadly to the whole central Mexican region of that time.

Aztec princess and warrior

Studies of dress worn during the Aztec Atamalcualiztli festival, when water tamales were consumed celebrated every 8 years. It was celebrated during the Quecholli month.