The Great Dike of Nezahualcoyotl and Tenochtitlan's Water Crisis

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the engineering marvel that saved Tenochtitlan from catastrophic flooding: the albarradón built by Nezahualcoyotl, the poet-king of Texcoco. They dive into the 1449 flood under Moctezuma I, the construction of a 16-kilometer dike that separated fresh from salt water, and how the same system later failed during the conquest when Cortés used it as a weapon. They also discuss the role of tlatoani Ahuitzotl, who rebuilt after another flood, and the ecological consequences of the Spanish draining the lake. A story of innovation, resilience, and unintended consequences. #Tenochtitlan #Nezahualcoyotl #Albarradón #MoctezumaI #Ahuitzotl #Flooding #Mexica #AztecEngineering #Chinampas #Texcoco #LakeTexcoco #Cortés #Conquest #Mesoamerica #History #FexingoHistory #WaterManagement #IndigenousInnovation Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo