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48 Moments
1588
Establishment of College of San Ildefonso in Mexico City
1571
Establishment of the Inquisition Tribunal in Mexico City for religious prosecutions and investigations.
1551
Establishment of prestigious educational institution in Mexico with royal and papal approval.
1540
The Mixton War uprising against the Spanish colonization
1521
The Aztec Empire's downfall after the siege of Tenochtitlan by Spanish conquerors.
1519
African slaves arrive in Mexico for forced labor in plantations and mines from abroad.
1502
Peak of Aztec Empire under Moctezuma II reign defined by prosperity and expansion.
1428
Formation of Aztec Triple Alliance united Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopan for power.
1427
Reign of Aztec ruler Itzcoatl marks new era in history.
1325
Building the Templo Mayor in Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan reflects ancient Aztec religious practices and beliefs.
1250
Arrival of Aztecs in Valley and established Tenochtitlán
1150
Decline of the Toltec Empire resulting in downfall of Tula, a significant Mesoamerican city.
1146
The founding of Tula, a significant urban center in Mesoamerica's history.
0600
Rise of the city of Chichen Itza as a prominent Mayan center
226
The Founding of Palenque by the Maya Civilization
0150
Building the iconic Temple of the Feathered Serpent in Teotihuacan showcases ancient architectural marvels.
0100
Construction of the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan, one of the largest pyramids in Mesoamerica