The Great Temple of Tenochtitlan: Layers of Power and Blood

In this episode, we climb the 114 steps of the Templo Mayor, the sacred pyramid at the heart of Tenochtitlan, and uncover the layers of history buried beneath its stone. From the first humble shrine to Huitzilopochtli to the towering twin temples of Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli, we explore how each expansion mirrored the growing might of the Mexica empire. We talk about the Coyolxauhqui stone, the tzompantli skull rack, the ritual of sacrifice, and the shadowy figure of the Cihuacoatl who oversaw the city's religious life. We also look at the Spanish destruction of the temple and what lies beneath Mexico City's Zócalo today. Join us for a deep dive into a structure that was more than a building—it was a cosmic map and a symbol of imperial power. #TemploMayor #Tenochtitlan #Aztec #Mexica #Huitzilopochtli #Tlaloc #Coyolxauhqui #tzompantli #sacrifice #Cihuacoatl #HueyTlatoani #FlorentineCodex #BernardinoDeSahagun #Zocalo #MexicoCity #Mesoamerica #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo