Tenochtitlan -The Venice of Mesoamerica (Aztec History)

We turn our attention to the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan and its amazing features such as massive temples, aqueducts, zoos, aquariums and more.

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Bibliography:
"Handbook to Life in the Aztec World" by Manuel Aguilar-Moreno
"Aztec, Captivating History" by Captivating History
"Tenochtitlan" by Mark Cartwright
"Tenochtitlan - Centre of the Aztec World" by Ian Mursell/Mexicolore
"Water and the Aztec Landscape in the Valley of Mexico" by Barbara Mundy
"Aztec pleasure gardens" by Ian Mursell/Mexicolore

#AztecHistory#Mexico

[smallnosehose]

I am so sad that this lake city marvel couldn’t be witnessed in person. Ugh the architectural beauty alone really makes me drool...

[erenjager]

"Tenochtitlán, a city that comes out from a dream which is bigger than Constantinople and prettier than Venice"
-Bernal Díaz Del Castillo, conqueror and explorer.

[lamarravery]

Had Tenochtitlan been allowed to exist, it would've been one of the ancient wonders of the ancient world. I would've loved to seen the city intact. If I had a time machine.

[reddogdude]

As a kid learning history, my imagination was completely captured by the Aztecs/Mexica. One of the things I fantasized about most was being able to see Tenochtilan at its zenith. You did a nice job of showing what it must have been like. Keep up the good work!

[siechamontillado]

Please keep going on this tract - there are a great many jewels of cities that are passed over for the usual stuff we get in Europe or China or India - please, keep going with this, it's awesome!

[williamtobin]

Such a shame these beautiful places were destroyed.

Edit: I'm not sure what triggered all the replies underneath my comment. I was simply remarking that tenochtitlan was a great city and it's sad it's no longer there. Do I know that the aztecs sacrificed people yes of course was that wrong yes. But I was talking about the city. Its architecture and such.

[deez_noots]

To put things in perspective, that entire lake is now completely drained and replaced by a city.

[claudiorodriguez]

As a Mexican passionate about the History of Mexico City (formerly Tenochtitlan) this is the most accurate video I have ever seen. The drawings and 3D schemes are as perfect as they can be. Fantastic job

[redhidinghood]

I like how their buildings and architecture matched their fashion in design and colors. So pretty

[lopez.jacinto.]

Teotihuacan, Machu Pichu, Monte Alban, Cuzco, Tzintzuntzan... yeah prehispanic people weren't just a bunch of jungle people. Thanks for showing interest in the prehispanic civilizations.

[mr.natthapanwong]

If it survive till today.It's one of the most beautiful city in the world.

[dom]

Iam Pueblo native american from Laguna New Mexico.
I found this very interesting.
Thank you.

[majarimennamazerinth]

You're telling me that two islands a few hundred metres apart had their own rulers with their own separate lineages, and separate cultural identities...? Woah, history is cool sometimes.

[NicoPerezMusic]

Your videos should be played in schools. It can really help students realize the impressiveness of global history. This 8 min video contains more detailed and engaging info than 200 pages of a textbook. You make the civilizations seem real and relatable, making us think and better immerse ourselves into these cultures. Thannnnkk you

[mlee-w]

Thank you for making this video. It annoys me how this is not talked about in schools, then people grow up and think that Native Americans had no accomplishments.

[richardstephens]

The History Channel would say it was built by aliens.

[danielsykes]

Mesoamerica is so amazing. Learning about the aquariums and farms and engineering in Tenochtitlan is so satisfying. Keep talking about Mesoamerica, it's not covered enough. Heck, I would not mind if you kept talking about specifically Tenochtitlan. There is so much more than this video.

[icaliver]

I wish we could time travel and see these places.

[MsFrostitute]

Spanish: "Ain't That Pretty.."

*destroys one of history's most beautiful cities*

[spacedude]

I had NO idea they geoengineered like this!! This is amazing!! Thank you for posting this vid.