The Aztec Tianguis: How Tenochtitlan's Market Economy Worked

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the daily operations of Tenochtitlan's sprawling market, the tianguis, which was the economic heart of the Aztec Empire. They explore how the market was organized, from the designated sections for feathers, gold, and obsidian to the role of the pochteca merchant-soldiers and the officials who ensured fair trade. Learn about the three types of traders, the use of cacao beans as currency, and the strict legal codes that governed commerce, including punishments for fraud. The conversation also touches on how the market reflected the empire's social hierarchy and religious beliefs, and how it all came crashing down during the Spanish conquest. This episode offers a granular look at a system that amazed the Spanish and sustained one of history's greatest empires. #Aztec #Tenochtitlan #Tianguis #Mesoamerica #Pochteca #Cacao #Obsidian #BernalDíaz #FlorentineCodex #Nahuatl #MarketEconomy #Trade #Conquest #Tlatelolco #Moctezuma #AncientMarkets #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo