Mexico City

History of Mexico City

Brief history of Mexico City A brief review of the history of Mexico City, in this summary. Early history Mexico City is located in a valley that was inhabited by various indigenous groups between 100 and 900 AD These tribes were related to the Toltecs, who established Tula approximately in the year 850 AD in the current state of Hidalgo. When the Toltecs declined in power and influence, the Acolhula, Chichimeca, and Tepenaca cultures rose in their place. Teotihuacán was founded in 1325 AD by the Mexicas. Its development fulfilled one of its ancient prophecies: The Mexica believed that their…