The Aztec Timeline

  • 1428

    The Beginning of the Civilization

    The Beginning of the Civilization
    The Aztec empire is formed through a triple alliance.
  • 1440

    Montezuma 1 becomes ruler

    Montezuma 1 becomes ruler
    He was a great ruler who greatly extended the empire and his rule marked the golden age of the empire.
  • 1452

    The Flood

    The Flood
    Tenochtitlan is almost destroyed by a great flood that leaves the Aztecs in famine.
  • Nov 8, 1519

    Cortes arrives

    Cortes arrives
    Hernan Cortes, a Spaniard, arrives in Tenochtitlan.
  • 1521

    The End of the Civilization

    The End of the Civilization
    The Spanish led by Hernan Cortes conquer the Aztecs and the last of their kings is killed.