Aztec architecture (full) with houses and architectural values. The city had a grid surrounding the four sides, each side having a platform with stairs. The Hueyi Teocalli (Great Temple) was a huge temple with a wash basin at the top. This temple was between 100 and 80 meters tall and was the biggest building in the Aztec city Tenochtitlan. The Aztecs dominated central Mexico in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. Their capital was Tenochtitlan on the shore of Lake Texcoco – the site of modern-day Mexico City. Aztec architectural sites include: The Aztec civilization was an origin of Central Americas, Primarily
Aztec influence in Spain Aztec influence in Spain Aztec influence in Spain can be seen in both the cuisine of Spain and in its architecture. Guacamole, an avocado-based dip that was popular in Aztec cuisine as early as the 16th century, was brought back to Spain by the Conquistadors. Its reputation as an aphrodisiac derives from the words that combine to form the word "ahuaca-molli" ("guacamole" in the Aztec language): "molli" meant "something mashed or pureed into a sauce" and as well as meaning "avocado" "ahuacatl" meant "testicle". The stone work of sun pattern, snakes, panther and birds above the main entrance to the