The emergence of the Aztec empire.

By Kayley Bunting

The Aztecs, also known as Mexica's arrived in Central Mexico during the 13th century.

The Aztecs were very pugnacious. They wandered and fought in the region with other groups for a century.

About 1345, they settled on the island Tenochititlan, which sat on Lake Texcoco. Tenochititlan happens to be modern day Mexico City.

Map of Lake Texcoco.

Art work accurately depicting what Tenochtitlan looked like.

Modern Day Mexico City