The Aztec Empire: Engineering Power, Religion, and Resilience in Mesoamerica

The Aztec Empire ruled central Mexico with military strength, religious conviction, and urban engineering. From chinampas to codices, their innovations shaped the region. Though the empire fell in 1521, Aztec influence is still woven into Mexican culture, food, and language. You can see their legacy in Nahuatl words, city layouts, and everyday traditions that have lasted for centuries.