Mexica (Aztec) founding of Tenochtitlan
1325* · Event
Traditionally dated to 1325, the Mexica foundation of Tenochtitlan is associated with a legend of an eagle on a cactus. The island city later becomes the centre of the Aztec Empire.
On these timelines: Latin America, Pre-Columbian Americas, Master
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