The late 1960s were a time of political unrest in Mexico and many western nations. On October 2, 1968, ten days before the start of the 1968 Summer Olympics, the plaza was the scene of the Tlatelolco …

Jan 5, 2025 · Tlatelolco, also known as Mexico-Tlatelolco, was a significant pre-Columbian city-state, or altepetl, situated in the Valley of Mexico. Its inhabitants, the Tlatelolca, were part of the larger Mexica …

A former center of government, Tlatelolco was a twin to Tenochtitlan, a friend and a foe, a companion in trade, construction, power, and religion; both were totally eclipsed following the Spanish Conquest. …

Tlatelolco, on a northern island near Tenochtitlan, rose as a prominent Aztec city-state. Its large marketplace drew merchants from across Mesoamerica. Pyramids and temples symbolized its …

Dec 24, 2025 · According to colonial Aztec codices and chronicles the twin city of Mexico - Tlatelolco was founded by an Aztec nomadic tribe, or ’Calpulli’, in 1338. It became known as the Tlatelolca …

A group of people from Tenochtitlan had left their home and began building what is now known as Tlatelolco. The two cities remained independent until 1473 when an Aztec ruler decided the city …

Dec 3, 2025 · Tlatelolco is fairly unique among archaeological sites in Mexico, as both its ancient and contemporary histories evoke intense feelings.

Tlatelolco, the greatest late pre-Hispanic commercial center of the Basin of Mexico and site of its largest marketplace. The sister city and rival of Mexico Tenochtitlán, Tlatelolco was inhabited by a fiercely …

Dec 3, 2024 · Discover beautiful Aztec carvings and ruins when you explore the Tlatelolco Archaeological site in the heart of Mexico City.

Sep 27, 2024 · Tlatelolco, an ancient Aztec city, is remarkable for its impressive engineering feats. The city’s infrastructure included advanced hydraulic systems, strategic causeways and canals, unique …