Author: Rocky Point Times

We know them as the Aztec Nation; they called themselves the Mexica. By the 15th century CE, the armies of the Aztecs were a mighty invincible fighting force; they had conquered the central valley of Mexico. The city of Tenochtitlan, the location of present day Mexico City, was their capital city-state. Their influence was felt far and wide in Mesoamerica, Mexico. There were many conquered cities that were being forced to pay heavy tribute to the Mexica.