The Aztec Dike of Nezahualcoyotl: Engineering That Tamed a Lake

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable engineering achievement of the Dike of Nezahualcoyotl, a colossal structure that protected Tenochtitlan from flooding and controlled the waters of Lake Texcoco. We discuss the visionary architect Nezahualcoyotl, the Texcocan king, and his collaboration with Moctezuma I. Learn how the dike was built, why it was needed, and how it influenced the city's growth. We also touch on the Chinampas and the city's water management. This episode offers a fresh look at Aztec technical prowess and urban planning. #Aztec #DikeOfNezahualcoyotl #Tenochtitlan #LakeTexcoco #Nezahualcoyotl #MoctezumaI #MesoamericanEngineering #FloodControl #Chinampas #Albarradon #Texcoco #Acolhua #History #FexingoHistory #AztecEmpire #UrbanPlanning #WaterManagement #PreColumbian Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo