Tenochtitlan Collection (page 3)

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Hernando Cortes met by Toltec dignitaries on arriving in Teotihuacan with his army, Mexico, 1519. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Aztec tzompantli, exhibiting skulls of sacrificed victims, Tenochtitlan. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Emperor Itzcoatl
EMPEROR ITZCOATL son of Acamapichtli Ruler of Tenochtitlan, by his conquests he effectively created the Aztec Empire

Hernando Cortes (Cortez - 1485-1547) Spanish conquistador, Cortes and his men after the retreat from Tenochtitlan

Reconstruction of consecration ceremony of the Templo Mayor (Great Temple) in the main square of Tenochtitlan
Aztec civilization, 15th century. Reconstruction of consecration ceremony of the Templo Mayor (Great Temple) in the main square of Tenochtitlan

Tenochtitlan, human sacrifice on Templo Mayor by Theodore de Bry, engraving1591
Mexico, 16th century. Aztec civilization. Tenochtitlan, human sacrifice on Templo Mayor. Engraving by Theodore de Bry, 1591

Juan de Escalante (�519). Spanish Military. Colored eng
Juan de Escalante (� 519). Spanish Military. Joined as captain Hern?n Cort?ss expedition which ended being the conquest of Tenochtitlan. Engraving by Trichon. Colored

Tenochtitlan is Reached
Cortes and his men stop for a moment and gaze in awe at wonderful city of Tenochtitlan they have finally reached. Date: 1519

Spanish Destroy Cholula
On their way to Tenochtitlan, Spanish destroy Cholula Date: 1519

Stone of the Sun. 1479. Incorrectly known as Aztec Calendar. Disc shaped ceremonial monolith made of basalt with inscriptions about the Mexica cosmogony and the solar cults. Aztec art

Illustration of Cortes and soldiers leaving city of Tenochtitlan as others loot gold

MONTEZUMA II (1480-1520). Aztec emperor. The Spaniards take Montezuma with them as they enter the Great Palace at Tenochtitlan, 1520

MEXICO: STONE OF THE SUN. The Aztec Stone of the Sun, discovered in 1790 in Mexico City and first misidentified as a calendar because of names of days inscribed on it

AZTEC PRIESTS, c1325. Led by their god, Huitzilopochtli, Aztec priests discover the spot where an eagle, devouring a serpent, sits atop a cactus and there decide to found Tenochtitlan

HERNANDO CORTES, 1519. Cortes (center), his conquistador Bernal Diaz, and a band of Tlaxcaltecs marching to Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico City) in 1519. From the Lienzo de Tlaxcala canvas

HERNANDO CORTES and a Tlaxcaltec chief supervise native Indians building boats for Cortes and his men to sail against Tenochtitlan, 1521. Aztec drawing

View of Mexico City from Rhetorica Christiana, by Didacus (Diego) Valades
XJF425349 View of Mexico City from Rhetorica Christiana, by Didacus (Diego) Valades, printed in 1579 (engraving) by Italian School

The last Aztec Emperor Cuauhtemoc surrenders, plate from Antiguedades Mexicanas
XJF387448 The last Aztec Emperor Cuauhtemoc surrenders, plate from Antiguedades Mexicanas by Alfredo Chavero, 1892 (engraving) by Spanish School

Map of Mexico, illustration from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun
XIR242824 Map of Mexico, illustration from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90) c.1572 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hoefnagel

Cortes and Montezuma, from Antonio de Solis y Rivadeneira Solis History
BAL111696 Cortes and Montezuma, from Antonio de Solis y Rivadeneira Solis History of the Conquest of Mexico, 1691 (engraving) (b&w photo) by American School

MEXICO: AZTEC TEMPLE. At Tenochtitlan with, left, altar to raingod, and right, to sungod. Codex Ixtlilxochitl

MEXICO: FLOATING GARDENS. Aztec floating gardens of Tenochtitlan. Aquatint, French, 19th century

MEXICO: SPANISH CONQUEST. Scenes of the Spanish conquistadors at war with the Aztecs, from the Codex Florentino compiled by Bernardino de Sahagun, c1540

MEXICO: AZTEC CODEX. Post-conquest Aztec drawing of their legendary journey to Tenochtitlan and the places in which they fought the Spanish. From the Codex Telleriano-Remensis, c1540

MEXICO: STONE OF THE SUN. The Aztec Stone of the Sun, discovered in 1790 in Mexico City and first misidentified as a calendar because of names of days inscribed on it

AZTECS IN WILDERNESS. Aztecs wandering in the wilderness before founding Tenochtitlan in 1325. Aztec drawing

AZTEC PRIESTS, c1325. Led by their god, Huitzilopochtli, Aztec priests discover the spot where an eagle, devouring a serpent, sits atop a cactus and there decide to found Tenochtitlan

SPANISH CONQUEST, 1519. Hernando Cortes (center), his conquistador Bernal Diaz, and a band of Tlaxcaltecs marching to Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico City) in 1519

FOUNDING OF TENOCHTITLAN. Legendary founding of Tenochtitlan by Aztecs. Aztec miniature from Codex Aubin, 1576

TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY) with Aztec pictographs and Spanish text from the Codex Mendoza, c1542

CORTES & MONTEZUMA. Dona Marina (right) interpreting during the meeting of Montezuma II (seated on left) and Hernando Cortes at Tenochtitlan in November 1519. Contemporary Aztec drawing

Plan of Tenochtitlan (site of modern Mexico City) at the time of the Spanish Conquest
PLAN OF TENOCHTITLAN, 1524. Plan of Tenochtitlan (site of modern Mexico City) at the time of the Spanish Conquest. Woodcut from the Latin edition of Hernando Cortes Second Letter

Plan of Tenochtitlan (City of Mexico) at the time of the Spanish Conquest. Woodcut, 1556
PLAN OF TENOCHTITLAN, 1556. Plan of Tenochtitlan (City of Mexico) at the time of the Spanish Conquest. Woodcut, 1556

Aztec warriors defending the temple of Tenochtitlan against Conquistadors. Biblioteque Nationale, Paris

Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. Construction of the city of Tenochtitlan, Aztecs strengthening the land using chinampas method. Copy

Egle devouring a snake perched on a cactus
Mexico, 14th century - According to the prophecy, the Aztecs founded Tenochtitlan in 1325, in the place where an eagle devours a snake perched on a cactus

Mexico, human sacrifice before Temple of Tenochtitlan, from The History of the Indies of New Spain
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. Diego Duran (1537-1588), The History of the Indies of New Spain (1579) - Human sacrifice before the Temple of Tenochtitlan. Miniature, folio 70, recto

Plastic model of city of Tenochtitlan in Mexico, Aztec civilization
Aztec civilization. Plastic model of the city of Tenochtitlan in Mexico. Aztec civilization

Mexico, Tenochtitlan, Templo Mayor (Main Temple), statue of God of Fire (Xiuhtecuhtli)
Aztec civilization, Mexico, 15th century. Statue of the God of Fire (Xiuhtecuhtli). From the Templo Mayor (Main Temple) of Tenochtitlan

Mexico, Aztec temples of Tenochtitlan, from The History of the Indies of New Spain, manuscript by Diego Duran, 1579
Mexico - 16th century manuscript - Diego Duran (1537-1588), The History of the Indies of New Spain (1579) - Aztec temples of Tenochtitlan. Miniature, folio 126, recto

Illustration depicting construction of Tenochtitlan
Aztec civilization, Mexico. Illustration depicting construction of Tenochtitlan

Mexico, Mexico City, Tenochtitlja!n, the great Teocalli on Templo Mayor (16th century)
Mexico, 16th century. Aztec civilization. TenochtitlA

Mexico, Aztec civilization, Statue of God of Fire (Xiuhtecuhtli), From Templo Mayor (Main Temple) of Tenochtitlan
Aztec civilization, Mexico, 15th century. Statue of the God of Fire (Xiuhtecuhtli). From the Templo Mayor (Main Temple) of Tenochtitlan

Mexico, Mexico City, National Museum of Anthropology, Mexica Hall, model and reconstruction of the city of Tenochtitlan
Mexico - Mexico City - National Museum of Anthropology. Mexica Hall. Model and reconstruction of the city of Tenochtitlan

Stone of Sun or Aztec Calendar found in Tenochtitlan, Mexico in 1789
Aztec civilization, Mexico, 15th century. The Stone of the Sun or Aztec Calendar. Found in Tenochtitlan in 1789

Tizoc sacrificial stone (Cuauhxicalli) depicting the movement of the stars from the Palace of the Eagle-Warriors
Mexico, 16th century. Aztec civilization. Tizoc sacrificial stone (Cuauhxicalli) depicting the movement of the stars. From the Palace of the Eagle-Warriors, Templo Mayor, Tenochtitlan

Cholula style ceramic vase from Templo Mayor (Main Temple) at Tenochtitlan, Mexico, 15th century
Aztec civilization, Mexico, 15th century. Cholula style ceramic vase. From the Templo Mayor (Main Temple) at Tenochtitlan

Moctezuma II, Aztec emperor C015 / 5791
Moctezuma II (c.1466-1520), Aztec emperor. Moctezuma was the ruler (tlatoani) of Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico City), then the centre of the Aztec Empire (Triple Alliance)

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"Tenochtitlan: A Glorious Aztec Capital Rich in History and Culture" Step back in time to the majestic city of Tenochtitlan, once the thriving capital of the mighty Aztec empire. This captivating map by Alonso de Santa Cruz from 1560 offers a glimpse into the layout and grandeur of this ancient metropolis. In this colored woodcut from 1556, we witness Tenochtitlan at the time of Spanish conquest. The image portrays a bustling cityscape with intricate architecture and canals that crisscrossed through its heart, showcasing its advanced urban planning. The bravery and valor of Aztec warriors during their battles are depicted vividly in images like "Aztecs Warriors 1521. " These fierce fighters defended their beloved city against foreign invaders with unwavering determination. As we explore further, we encounter customs deeply rooted in sacrifice and human rituals. The hand-colored woodcut reveals glimpses into these sacred practices that played an integral role in shaping religious beliefs within Tenochtitlan's society. Reconstructed Templo Mayor complex stands as a testament to the architectural prowess of this great civilization. Its towering structures were dedicated to various gods worshipped by the Aztecs, reflecting their spiritual devotion. Diego Rivera's mural transports us to market day within Tenochtitlan's vibrant streetscape. The Great Temple looms majestically in the background as locals engage in lively trade and commerce – a testament to their economic prosperity. This detailed map from 1660 showcases not only Tenochtitlan but also provides insight into how it was situated within the broader context of America during that era. It highlights both its significance on a local scale while acknowledging its place among other influential civilizations across continents. Lastly, figures like Moctezuma II, Hernan Cortes, Pedro de Alvarado, Gonzalo de play significant roles when discussing Tenochtitlan's history.