Tenochtitlan: A Lake-Based Metropolis in 1518
2025-02-09
In 1518, Tenochtitlan, once a humble settlement on Lake Texcoco, had blossomed into a sprawling metropolis, the capital of an empire ruling over 5 million people. Home to 200,000 farmers, artisans, merchants, soldiers, priests, and aristocrats, it was one of the world's largest cities. Today, we know it as Mexico City. This article uses historical and archaeological sources to vividly recreate this iconic city built on a lake.