The Americas

Atlacuihuayan

The Tepaneca tribe of Aztec / Nahua migrants arrived in Valley of Mexico in the thirteenth century, and took over cities such as Azcapotzalco from the native inhabitants. Becoming one of the most powerful cities under Tezozomoctli to the point that it dominated Tenochtitlan, the eventual seat of the Aztec emperors, the city set about creating new colonies or taking over existing cities throughout the region.

Atlacuihuayan was probably founded by Tezozomoctli of Azcapotzalco when he installed one of his sons as its ruler.

fl 1420s

Epcoatl

Son of Tezozomoctli of Azcapotzalco.

1428 - 1520

The fate of Atlacuihuayan is not known, but following the defeat of Maxtla of Tepanec, the city is probably incorporated into the Aztec empire under Tenochtitlan's control.

A depiction of human sacrifice, which was practised throughout the Aztec empire

1520 - 1521

Atlacuihuayan is conquered and is soon incorporated into the colonial administrative region of New Spain.