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Contemporary map of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, with a 20th century mural depicting Tenochtitlan below (lemmy.world)
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[–] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Fascinating and something I had no idea about. If you’re wondering why Mexico City no longer has a massive lake in the valley here is the explanation of Lake Texcoco disappearing to create much of Mexico City today. More on Tenochtitlan here.