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20 Facts about the Aztecs, the last of the great Indian civilizations
Indian tribes called the "Aztecs" lived in what is now Mexico. Unfortunately, the seizure of land warlike Europeans in the 16th century put an end to this ancient Aztec tsivilizatsii.Odnako gave a lot to our world. Website tells the story of the last Indian civilizations in the compilation of short facts.
«Aztecs" them actually called Europeans and myself that the people called Mexicans. The Aztecs buried their dead right under their houses. Sometimes, instead of killing the dog, so she could direct the soul to the afterlife. The Aztecs practiced sale into slavery themselves or their children to repay debts. The system of slavery was more akin to debt bondage, although slaves could buy back their freedom. Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was called, and it was located on an island in the lake. Today, the lake drained, and this place is the capital of modern Mexico - Mexico City. In Tenochtitlan streets permanently removed scavengers, and the city is famous for its cleanliness. At a time when Europeans discovered Tenochtitlan, he was larger than most European cities. The Aztecs during the existence of their civilization never used the wheel - they did not invent. Also, the Aztecs knew neither iron nor steel. The Aztecs were one of the first companies, which was introduced compulsory education for children. One reason for the fall of civilization as European diseases imported by the colonists, to which the Mexican population had no immunity and medicines. The language of the Aztecs called "Nahuatl" was a hieroglyphic alphabet, similar to the pictures. The Aztecs used this language to conduct highly advanced and detailed accounting system. It was taken into account everything - from the sacrifices before taxes. Legend says that the Aztecs attacked their enemies especially in order to capture prisoners for human sacrifice. The Aztecs were very popular ball game called "tlachtli" something like a modern volleyball. Players tried to throw a ball into a very small hoop, the ball had to touch the ground. The Aztecs, along with other civilizations of Central America, Europeans have shown that this chocolate. Cocoa seeds were considered gift from the gods, and even used as currency. Aztec chocolate is very different from the modern. Then it was a bitter drink, mixed with spices. This nation was conquered by the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes, assisted by several neighboring tribes, warring with the Aztecs. Their fall marked the end of the last great Indian civilization. During the final battle for Tenochtitlan lost almost a quarter of a million people. Then, on the ruins of the city of Cortez began to build Mexico City.
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«Aztecs" them actually called Europeans and myself that the people called Mexicans. The Aztecs buried their dead right under their houses. Sometimes, instead of killing the dog, so she could direct the soul to the afterlife. The Aztecs practiced sale into slavery themselves or their children to repay debts. The system of slavery was more akin to debt bondage, although slaves could buy back their freedom. Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was called, and it was located on an island in the lake. Today, the lake drained, and this place is the capital of modern Mexico - Mexico City. In Tenochtitlan streets permanently removed scavengers, and the city is famous for its cleanliness. At a time when Europeans discovered Tenochtitlan, he was larger than most European cities. The Aztecs during the existence of their civilization never used the wheel - they did not invent. Also, the Aztecs knew neither iron nor steel. The Aztecs were one of the first companies, which was introduced compulsory education for children. One reason for the fall of civilization as European diseases imported by the colonists, to which the Mexican population had no immunity and medicines. The language of the Aztecs called "Nahuatl" was a hieroglyphic alphabet, similar to the pictures. The Aztecs used this language to conduct highly advanced and detailed accounting system. It was taken into account everything - from the sacrifices before taxes. Legend says that the Aztecs attacked their enemies especially in order to capture prisoners for human sacrifice. The Aztecs were very popular ball game called "tlachtli" something like a modern volleyball. Players tried to throw a ball into a very small hoop, the ball had to touch the ground. The Aztecs, along with other civilizations of Central America, Europeans have shown that this chocolate. Cocoa seeds were considered gift from the gods, and even used as currency. Aztec chocolate is very different from the modern. Then it was a bitter drink, mixed with spices. This nation was conquered by the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes, assisted by several neighboring tribes, warring with the Aztecs. Their fall marked the end of the last great Indian civilization. During the final battle for Tenochtitlan lost almost a quarter of a million people. Then, on the ruins of the city of Cortez began to build Mexico City.
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