The Causeways of Tenochtitlan: Aztec Engineering Marvel

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the incredible causeways that connected the island city of Tenochtitlan to the mainland. They discuss the four main causeways — Tlacopan, Tepeyacac, Iztapalapan, and Coyoacán — their construction using stone, earth, and wooden pilings, and their strategic importance for defense, transportation, and water management. The conversation covers the causeways' width, the drawbridges that could be removed for defense, and how they impressed Spanish conquistadors like Bernal Díaz del Castillo. Lucas explains the engineering challenges of building on a shallow lake, the use of chinampas for food production, and the role of the aqueduct from Chapultepec. They also touch on the causeways' symbolic significance and their partial remains in modern Mexico City. The episode ties into broader themes of Aztec urban planning, resource management, and the clash of civilizations. #Tenochtitlan #Aztec #Causeways #Engineering #Mesoamerica #Mexica #LakeTexcoco #BernalDíaz #Chapultepec #Chinampas #Tlacopan #Iztapalapan #Tepeyacac #Coyoacán #SpanishConquest #UrbanPlanning #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo