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Imperialist Aztecs revealed at archaeology event
November 03, 2006
Human sacrifice. Knightly warrior classes. City-state confederacies. All were prominent social institutions in Aztec-ruled Mexico, perhaps dating back to as early as 650 A.D.
On Tuesday, Nov. 7, PLU archaeology professor Bradford Andrews will explore the Aztec system of imperial expansion and dominance that made it the most feared and respected power in central Mexico prior to the arrival of the Spaniards in 1519. The presentation will be held in Nordquist Lecture Hall (Xavier 201) and admission is free.
The presentation will largely focus on the remarkable pre-Aztec site of Xochicalco, where Andrews and his colleagues are conducting research, in addition to the spectacular battle murals at the site of Cacaxtla.
The topic will be addressed by evaluating historic records, art styles, information on indigenous languages and archaeological remains. The multidisciplinary approach should provide a fascinating interpretation of the emergence of central Mexican imperialism at the time of Spanish conquest, according to Andrews.
For more information, contact Andrews at ext. 8389.
The presentation will largely focus on the remarkable pre-Aztec site of Xochicalco, where Andrews and his colleagues are conducting research, in addition to the spectacular battle murals at the site of Cacaxtla.
The topic will be addressed by evaluating historic records, art styles, information on indigenous languages and archaeological remains. The multidisciplinary approach should provide a fascinating interpretation of the emergence of central Mexican imperialism at the time of Spanish conquest, according to Andrews.
For more information, contact Andrews at ext. 8389.