Соченение на английском языке. Ацтеки (История)

Aztecs. By the beginning of the XVI century. When in America, as mentioned above, the Europeans invaded, the main in Central Mexico were the Aztecs (letters. " Aztlán people "). They last came from the north of the valley of Anahuac (Central Mexico). More than two centuries the future rulers of Mexico went from place to place, from the service of one governor - to the other, trying to gain a foothold in these parts. Finally, in 1325, they settled in the barren islets in Lake Texcoco, where he established his capital - Tenochtitlan.

Originally warlike Aztecs were less cultured than the neighboring nations. But wandering through the central regions of Mexico, they learned a lot from the locals. They began to make " floating gardens " and put them on the tomatoes, peppers, flowers and other crops. The Aztecs have experienced a shortage of drinking water. They first brought it to the boat, and then built the aqueduct. Later still beautiful, wide roads, dams Tenochtilan connected with other cities and towns located on a huge lake. The city erected pyramids and temples, palaces and public buildings, new streets and canals.