Some of the most fascinating history of Mexico in my opinion comes from the past that of the Aztecs. The reason that the origin and history of the Aztecs is so fascinating to me is because the Aztecs was an essentially a thriving modern civilization from the past, creating sculptures and monuments that still can be seen till this day. The Aztecs, originated as a nomadic tribe in northern Mexico, arriving in the 13th century in Mesoamerica. When the Aztecs saw an eagle perched on a cactus on the swampy land near the southwest border of Lake Texcoco, they took it as a sign to build their great empire there. They drained the swampy land, constructed artificial islands on which they could plant gardens and established the foundations of their
