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A 3D reconstruction of the capital of the Aztec Empire (tenochtitlan.thomaskole.nl)

submitted 1 month ago by AbnormalHumanBeing@lemmy.abnormalbeings.space to c/internetisbeautiful@lemmy.world

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The year is 1518. Mexico-Tenochtitlan, once an unassuming settlement in the middle of Lake Texcoco, now a bustling metropolis. It is the capital of an empire ruling over, and receiving tribute from, more than 5 million people. Tenochtitlan is home to 200.000 farmers, artisans, merchants, soldiers, priests and aristocrats. At this time, it is one of the largest cities in the world.

Today, we call this city Ciudad de Mexico - Mexico City.

Not much is left of the old Aztec - or Mexica - capital Tenochtitlan. What did this city, raised from the lake bed by hand, look like? Using historical and archeological sources, and the expertise of many, I have tried to faithfully bring this iconic city to life.

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[–] Auntievenim@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

We were robbed of this absolute marvel of beauty and innovation by European savages

[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 3 points 1 month ago

That is indeed beautiful.

[–] Ulvain@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

Such a random find - very cool, thank you!

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Wow! That is awesome. Thank you!