Aztec Urban Planning
May 2025 · Publifye AS
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Aztec Urban Planning explores the sophisticated methods the Aztecs used to design their cities, revealing how urban spaces reflected their society's complex structure.
Going beyond practical construction, the book argues that Aztec urban planning deliberately expressed political power, religious ideology, and social cohesion.
For example, the spatial organization of cities like Tenochtitlan reinforced the Aztec worldview.
Intriguingly, the Aztecs developed ingenious agricultural supports, known as chinampas, to sustain their populations, and their transport canals facilitated trade and communication.
Going beyond practical construction, the book argues that Aztec urban planning deliberately expressed political power, religious ideology, and social cohesion.
For example, the spatial organization of cities like Tenochtitlan reinforced the Aztec worldview.
Intriguingly, the Aztecs developed ingenious agricultural supports, known as chinampas, to sustain their populations, and their transport canals facilitated trade and communication.
The book adopts a holistic approach, integrating archaeological data with historical sources to offer a comprehensive understanding of Aztec urbanism.
Beginning with Mesoamerican urbanism's fundamental concepts, it progresses through key components of Aztec cities, such as layout, infrastructure, and ceremonial centers.
By examining Aztec urban planning, readers can gain valuable insights into sustainable urban development and the integration of infrastructure with social needs.
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