Aztec Human Sacrifice
This is probably the least attractive feature of the otherwise very advanced empire of natives. Nevertheless, human sacrifices are a major part of the Aztec culture, as well as the cultures of many other native tribes during that time. Before the Aztecs were….well, the Aztecs,…
How Advanced Were the Aztecs?
Despite what you might think, the Aztecs were a civilization actually very well-known for their advanced technology and other cultural feats. Though their technology centered around combat was not effective enough to eventually fight off their colonization by the Spaniards, they excelled in many other…
Temples of the Aztecs: Heart of Ancient Rituals & Culture
Aztec temples were typically part of a stepped pyramid and usually faced west. A stairway led to the sanctuary, where at the top was a sacrificial altar. This altar was used to perform ritual sacrifices, including human sacrifices, in honor of the many gods revered…
Aztec Warrior Ranks and History
In Aztec society, men and boys experienced thorough military preparation to end up warriors. Warriors were routinely held in tall respect in Aztec society and were as regularly as conceivable depended upon to overcome lands for the Aztec space. Social class often mattered less than…
“The Aztecs and their pyramid obsessions: When climbing stairs wasn’t an option, it was a way of life.”
If you think spinning classes are hard, imagine living in Tenochtitlan, where to get to the temple you had to climb pyramids of hundreds of steps. And no lift! Nothing like a good leg climb to get to the sacrifice… er, I mean, the religious feast. Enter our blog and discover many articles about this interesting civilization.