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3D Ancient Aztecs __ "The Aztecs ceremonial center of Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), home of worship and sacrifice to the Aztec Gods. Aztec temples you can walk about in 3D online and learn about the Gods, the Aztec civilisation and the Aztecs. This online Aztec reconstruction, dated at 1531 AD, of the Aztecs Tenochitlan, stood on an island, with a population of 200,000 and is a worthy online Ancient Wonder." - illustrated - From 3dancientwonders.com - http://www.3dancientwonders.com/aztecs_3d_aztec_temple.htm

The ancient aura of Aztec Art __ "Just like most prehistoric civilizations, the Aztec people’s artistic expressions were a picture of their surroundings, religion and daily life. Animals that they saw around them — foxes, owls, jaguars, fish, birds, hummingbirds, deer, rabbit and duck, and domesticated turkeys and dogs..." An essay about Aztec art. - From native-languages.org - http://www.native-languages.org/composition/aztec-art.html

Ancient Aztec Civilization __ This place is jam-packed with information about the Aztecs and mostly designed for students. From an Aztec accomplishments 'hot list' to Aztec based science projects, it is here. - From kidskonnect.com - http://www.kidskonnect.com/AncientAztec/AncientAztecHome.html

The Ancient Aztecs __ You will find an Aztec history timeline, rulers, religious beliefs, Aztec daily life, and more for ancient Aztec civilization. - illustrated - From thinkquest.org - http://library.thinkquest.org/27981/

Aztec __ "The Aztecs is a term used for certain Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican peoples of Mexico. Sometimes it refers exclusively to the Mexica people, founders of the island city Tenochtitlan. Sometimes it also includes their two principal allies, the people of Tetzcoco and Tlacopan, with whom they built an extensive empire in the late Postclassic period in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. And sometimes it is used about all the Nahua peoples." An encyclopedic article. - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztec

Aztec Architecture and Building __ "The ancient Aztec people greatly valued superior work and craftsmanship. This is reflected in their architecture and is most noticeable in their religious buildings. The Aztecs' main purpose for creating their products was to honor their gods(Vaillant 156)." This is a good overview of Aztec architecture including city planning, pyramid types, building materials, and more. - Illustrated - By Christina Moore - http://www.courses.psu.edu/anth/anth008_cmg149/aztec.html

Aztec Art __ Gallery of well annotated, click-to-enlarge photos of Aztec art. Aztec pictures. - illustrated - From Edgar Martín del Campo, Ph.D. - http://www.members.aol.com/cabrakan/aztec1.htm

Aztec Calendar, The __ "The notion that everything ultimately consists of opposing forces is essential to the Aztec worldview." The author then shows how the Aztec calendar reflects this notion. - illustrated - http://www.xs4all.nl/~voorburg/aztec.html

Aztec Civilization __ You will find information about the Aztec calendar, creation stories, Aztec history, Aztec culture, current archaeological discoveries, and more about ancient Aztec civilization. - illustrated - From crystalinks.com - http://www.crystalinks.com/aztecs.html

Aztec Community __ Good introduction of ancient Aztec civilization for the younger student. - illustration of Calendar Stone - http://www2.truman.edu/~marc/webpages/nativesp99/aztecs/aztec_template.html

Aztec Creation Story __ Story of how the Aztecs believed they came into existence. - http://www.indians.org/welker/aztecs.htm

Aztec Culture __ A brief overview of Aztec history, Aztec culture, location daily life and more. - From Minnesota State University - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/mesoamerica/aztec.html

Aztec Gods and Goddesses - Deities of the Ancient Aztec __ You will find descriptions and aspects of some of the Aztec deities. - From about.com - http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/americamyth/a/aztecgods.htm?rd=1

Aztec History __ "The story of the Aztecs' rise to power is awe inspiring one, and is one of the most remarkable stories in world history." You will find a good overview. - From crystalinks.com - http://www.crystalinks.com/aztechistory.html

Aztec History __ Dig into the mysteries of Aztec history right here! What was ancient Aztec art and culture like? ... New facts and articles about ancient Aztec history. - illustrated - From aztec-history.com - http://www.aztec-history.com/index.html

Aztec Mythology __ You will find an Aztec Mythology lesson plan with loads of resources and information. It is written for fourth and fifth grade students in Talented and Gifted Programs - from Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute - http://www.cis.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1994/3/94.03.03.x.html

Aztecs __ Introduction to Aztec civilization for the younger student. - illustrated, Aztec history - From Snaith Primary School - http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/aztecs.htm

The Aztecs __ This is a great introduction to Aztec civilization for the younger student. You will find many aspects covered from daily life to military. - illustrated - From Nettlesworth Primary School - http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/nettsch/time/aztec.html

The Aztecs: A Pre-Columbian History __ Here is curriculum guide offering an introduction to the most widely known of all pre-Columbian peoples of the Americas. - From Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute - http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1999/2/99.02.01.x.html

History of the Aztecs __ An encyclopedic article about Aztec history including origins, the rise of empire and their fate under the Spanish. - illustrated - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Aztecs

Indigenous Peoples' Literature: The Aztecs/Mexicas __ You will find material which includes Aztec creation stories and poems as well as information about their culture and languages. - From Glenn Welker - http://www.indians.org/welker/aztec.htm

The Legend of the Four Suns __ Scholarly site about the calendar system used by the Aztecs. illustrated, detailed information - http://www.earthmatrix.com/serie15/cuad15.htm

Mexico History - The Aztecs __ Summary of Aztec history - http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/hpostclassic2.html

Quetzalcoatl: The Man, The Myth, The Legend __ "Quetzalcoatl. We've all heard the name before. "He's that Feathered Serpent of Ancient Mexico". However, that only answers the WHAT. Ask, WHO he was, and you might get an answer along the lines of an unintelligble stare; or the standard response, "Yeah. He was the guy who was suppose to return from the East to reclaim his power, but the Indians mistook Cortés for him instead". Though it might seem a simple enough question, a far more involved and complicated answer is necessary." You can read the full story, view images and learn Aztec cosmology. - illustrated - From UCSD Anthropology Club - http://weber.ucsd.edu/~anthclub/quetzalcoatl/quetzal.htm

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