Introduction: 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). In this project,
I will be examining their city layout, their religious structures since
they were of such great importance, and the materials they used.
Conclusion: Through
archaeological and anthropological research, people today are able to learn
about what the ancient Aztec were probably like. Because their history
is a thing of the past, we are unable to be sure exactly how they lived,
but scientists are able to come up with many good theories based on ancient
writings, archaeological finds, and by questioning decedents of the ancient
Aztecs. As far as we know, Aztecs became great builders through centuries
of experimentation. They were superior craftsmen and used their skills
to honor their gods creating magnificent structures and using cosmic planning.
It is amazing what they could do with such simple tools and so little engineering
know-how.
