Mexico City: in Search of the Charm of Aztec Civilization

Mexico City, the capital of the United Mexican States, functions as the political, economic and cultural center of the country.

Release time : 2021-04-12 10:10:22

Mexico City, the capital of the United Mexican States, functions as the political, economic and cultural center of the country. The densely populated American city, a world-famous tourist destination, boasts a great number of tourist attractions and ruins. In the 16th century, the Spaniards defeated the ancient Aztec Empire and razed its capital, Tenochtitlan, and built Mexico City on top of the ruins. Therefore, Mexico City is dotted with ruins of Aztec civilization. There are five Aztec buildings in the city, including a church, as well as public buildings built between the 19th and 20th centuries.

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The Historic Center of Mexico City is the best example of the splendid Aztec civilization. The Historic Center of Mexico City, located in the heart of Mexico City, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. It mirrors the unique charm of national civilization and historical architecture of the United Mexican States, with approximately 1,500 historical buildings, including temples, museums, theaters, cultural centers, gardens, and plazas. Visitors to the country who want to have a glimpse of the Aztec civilization can not miss the Historic Center of Mexico City.

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The Templo Mayor, located in the Historic Center of Mexico City, was the major shrine of the Aztec Empire and the main place for human sacrifice, where the Aztecs worshiped the gods of rain and war, praying to the God of Rain for good weather and a good harvest, and to the God of War for victory in war and the capture of more land, population and wealth. The Templo Mayor existed for nearly two centuries before it was destroyed. What is currently on display is only a part of it. Also, inside the temple, there is a museum built in 1987, with exhibits of objects excavated near the Templo Mayor, such as statues of the God of Rain and flint tools.

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