The Tlahtoani and the Calpulli: Aztec Urban Governance

This episode of Fexingo History goes beyond the temples and warriors to explore how Tenochtitlan was actually run on a daily basis. Hosts Lucas and Luna delve into the calpulli system, the neighborhood-based administrative units that organized land, labor, taxation, and education. They discuss the role of the tlahtoani, or ruler, and the council of elders, as well as the duties of the calpixque (tax collectors). The episode touches on the Tetzcocan legal code created by Nezahualcoyotl, the Acolhua ruler, and compares it to the Mexica system. Listeners will learn about the telpochcalli and calmecac schools, the tribute system, and how the calpulli provided social welfare. The conversation also examines the famous Moctezuma II's efforts to centralize power, which may have contributed to discontent among the nobility. This episode offers a nuanced look at the sophisticated governance structures that made Tenochtitlan a thriving metropolis. #Calpulli #AztecGovernment #Tenochtitlan #Tlahtoani #Nezahualcoyotl #Tetzcoco #MoctezumaII #Calpixque #Telpochcalli #Calmecac #Mesoamerica #Mexica #Nahuatl #FlorentineCodex #CodexMendoza #History #FexingoHistory #UrbanGovernance Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo