The Chapultepec aqueduct (in Spanish: acueducto de Chapultepec) was built to provide potable water to Tenochtitlan, now known as Mexico City. Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Triple Aztec Alliance empire (formed in 1428 and ruled by the Mexica, the empire joined the three Nashua states of Tenochtitlan, Texacoco, and Tlacopan). [ 1 ]

2020年8月2日 · In 1418, construction began for an aqueduct to bring fresh water, suitable for cooking and drinking, from Chapultepec Springs to Tenochtitlan. It was constructed on mud and plant material to create the foundation, which rested …

2012年5月30日 · The Aztecs built an expansive system of aqueducts that supplied water for irrigation and bathing.

2025年2月10日 · Aqueducts and Water Management The Aztecs developed an advanced water management system, including aqueducts that supplied fresh water to the city. These structures, built with precision using stone and clay pipes, helped sustain a …

2023年7月23日 · The Aztecs built aqueducts, known as “zanjas,” to channel freshwater from springs and distant sources into the city. These aqueducts were supported by elevated bridges, allowing water to flow freely over the city’s causeways.

2019年3月15日 · Aztec Aqueducts: Tenochtitlan’s Incredible Feat of Architecture. Carrying massive amounts of water from the Chapultepec springs, the Chapultepec aqueduct was the primary source of freshwater to Aztecs in Tenochtitlan. Resting on multiple, human-made islands for stability, this aqueduct was a colossal architectural achievement because of its ...

2023年1月29日 · Flooding during the rainy season not only joined the lakes, but the backwash could threaten the innovative Aztec agricultural system known as chinampas. Chinampas. The chinampas were rectangular gardens located in the southern lakes. Swampy land was dredged, creating navigable channels between islands.