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The Aztec
The Aztecs lived in central Mexico, dominating Mesoamerica between the 14th and 16th centuries. Their capital, Tenochtitlan, was the center of their empire. From there, they traded and conquered their way to the top. The Aztec ruled numerous provinces. Unlike European rulers, who insisted on creating laws for their subjects, the Aztecs simply wanted tribute. Money poured in from all corners, filling Tenochtitlan’s coffers. As long as conquered peoples continued to pay, they would have no further problems with the Aztec empire. The Aztec economy was a powerhouse. Cacao beans, imported from the lowlands, were a common form of currency used to buy goods (land and labor were not for sale). Lengths of cotton cloth, known as quachtli, also served as a form of cash. Marketplaces were vibrant areas – farmers selling produce, potters selling their wares, merchants offering goods from faraway lands. When Cortes explored the city of Tlatelolco, he reported that the marketplace saw 60,000 visitors daily, all jostling for the best bargains. The Aztec people were divided into various classes, including the nobility, artisans, and merchants. Slaves were common in Aztec society. One could become a slave through debt, war, or criminal activity. Still, slaves weren’t always … Continue reading The Aztec →
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Richard Cassaro is a journalist, speaker and author of “Written In Stone: Decoding The Secret Masonic Religion Hidden In Gothic Cathedrals And World Architecture.” The book uncovers a lost Wisdom Tradition that was practiced globally in antiquity, found memorialized in pyramids, Triptychs, and identical images worldwide. The central tenets of this tradition have been perpetuated in Western Secret Societies. The most visible of these is the so-called “Masonic Fraternity,” an age-old chivalric Order whose ranks have included Europe’s Gothic cathedral builders and America’s Founding Fathers. Richard has two websites: www.DeeperTruth.com and www.RichardCassaro.com
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