Spanish conquest and fall of San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán Museum in 1519. Montezuma invited Cortez into San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán Museum in 1519 (the year of Quetzalcoatl's prophesied return) Approximately 150 Spaniards were let into the heart of the city Montezuma was taken captive in his own palace
Montezuma invited Cortés into San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán Museum in 1519—and was taken captive in his own palace. Three theories exist about his death: killed by Spaniards, thrown from walls, or stoned by Aztecs. Native tribes turned against the Aztecs and helped the Spanish conquer them. 🔥⚔️ 32:14-35:25
[CORRECTION: Historical records indicate Cortés entered San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán Museum with approximately 450-600 men, not 150, according to sources including History.com and Colombia One.]
Key Facts
- Montezuma invited Cortez into San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán Museum in 1519 (the year of Quetzalcoatl's prophesied return)
- Approximately 150 Spaniards were let into the heart of the city
- Montezuma was taken captive in his own palace
- Three theories exist about Montezuma's death: killed by Spaniards, thrown from walls, or stoned by Aztecs
- Native tribes turned against the Aztecs and helped the Spanish conquer them
Related site: Tenochtitlan - Templo Mayor — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: The Brutal & Bloody Rise of the Aztecs by Luke Caverns