The Aqueduct of Chapultepec: Aztec Water Engineering

In this episode of Tenochtitlan: The Aztec Capital That Shocked the Spanish, Lucas and Luna explore the engineering marvel that supplied Tenochtitlan with fresh water: the aqueduct of Chapultepec. Built under Moctezuma Ilhuicamina and expanded by later rulers, this dual-channel system carried spring water from the Chapultepec springs across the causeway into the city, serving hundreds of thousands. Lucas explains how the aqueduct worked, why it had two channels for maintenance, how it was guarded, and what happened when Cortés cut the water supply during the siege. They also discuss the broader water management system of Tenochtitlan, including reservoirs, canals, and public fountains. The episode highlights Aztec hydraulic expertise and the vulnerability of a city built on an island. Keywords: Chapultepec aqueduct, Moctezuma Ilhuicamina, Aztec water supply, Tenochtitlan engineering, Huey Tlatoani, Tlacopan, causeway, springs, pottery pipes, Hernán Cortés, siege of Tenochtitlan, Albarradón, Texcoco, Mexico City, Mesoamerica. #Chapultepec #Aqueduct #Tenochtitlan #AztecEngineering #MoctezumaIlhuicamina #WaterSupply #HueyTlatoani #Tlacopan #Causeway #Cortés #SiegeOfTenochtitlan #Hydraulics #MexicoCity #Mesoamerica #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast #AncientInfrastructure Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo