Tenochtitlan served as the capital city for which ancient civilization?

Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec civilization, founded in the early 14th century on a small island in Lake Texcoco in what is now Mexico City. It was a remarkable urban center, characterized by its sophisticated architecture, developed agricultural practices, and extensive trade networks. The city's layout included temples, public plazas, and residential areas, reflecting the organizational skills and religious beliefs of the Aztecs.

The Aztecs built Tenochtitlan into one of the largest cities in the world at the time, leveraging the lake’s resources and creating chinampas, or floating gardens, to support agriculture. The city's strategic location facilitated control over trade routes and military campaigns, making it a powerful seat of political and economic power for the Aztec Empire.

In contrast, the Maya civilization, while significant in its own right, had its prominent cities such as Tikal and Chichen Itza. The Inca civilization, located primarily in the Andes mountains, had its capital in Cusco, and the Olmec civilization, often regarded as one of the earliest in Mesoamerica, was centered around San Lorenzo and La Venta, not Tenochtitlan. This historical context firmly situates Tenochtit