The brilliant and bloody Aztec civilization

Author: Brown
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The volumes of "Lost Civilizations" showcase the trajectory of the birth and early transformation of civilizations, long forgotten by later generations. Reading them is like adults revisiting old photographs of their childhood—each scene evokes a faint recollection. This series can be enjoyed as an art album while also serving as a reference for travelers to the world, helping them understand the must-see historical sites and scenic spots. The Valley of Mexico, located in the heart of Central America, is a natural basin at an altitude of 1.5 miles. Around 20,000 BCE, tribes primarily engaged in hunting and gathering began to appear here. By around 5,000 BCE, semi-nomadic hunters started cultivating corn, weaving utensils, and making pottery along the shores of Lake Texcoco. By 1,500 BCE, farmers began constructing villages primarily made of mud huts. From then on, civilization began to develop rapidly, with successive settlers creating a unique Central American lifestyle. By the time of the Aztec civilization, this lifestyle had reached magnificent heights in both art and society.