The Aztec Market of Tlatelolco: Commerce and Chaos

In this episode of Tenochtitlan: The Aztec Capital That Shocked the Spanish, Lucas and Luna explore the bustling market of Tlatelolco, the commercial heart of the Aztec Empire. They discuss the massive scale of the market, its organization, the goods traded—from cacao beans and cotton to obsidian and slaves—and the role of the pochteca merchant guilds. The conversation touches on the market's layout, the use of currency, and the astonishment of Spanish conquistadors like Bernal Díaz del Castillo. They also delve into the market's connection to the broader Mesoamerican trade network, including luxury items like quetzal feathers and jade. The episode includes a brief, sincere donation appeal and ends with a reflection on how the market symbolized Tenochtitlan's economic power and its sudden collapse after the Spanish conquest. #History #Aztec #Tenochtitlan #Tlatelolco #Market #Pochteca #Mesoamerica #Trade #Cacao #Obsidian #BernalDíaz #FlorentineCodex #Mexica #Nahuatl #Conquest #Commerce #FexingoHistory #AztecEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo