On 13 March 1325, according to legend, the Mexica people founded Tenochtitlan on an island in Lake Texcoco, guided by a prophecy that foretold their destined homeland.
The vision of an eagle perched on a cactus, devouring a serpent, led them to this swampy terrain, where they laid the foundations of what would become the heart of the Aztec Empire.
Ingenious engineering transformed the lake-bound settlement into a thriving metropolis of canals, temples, and causeways, rivalling the great cities of the world.
Tenochtitlan flourished for nearly two centuries before falling to Spanish conquest, yet its legacy endures in the very heart of modern Mexico City.
