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15 Once-Great Nations That Ran Themselves Into The Ground

Darren March 11, 2026 5 min

9. The Aztec Empire

9. The Aztec Empire
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Centered in modern-day Mexico, the Aztecs built a sophisticated society. Their dominance ended abruptly when Spanish conquistadors, aided by native rivals and disease, overran Tenochtitlan in 1521. The clash signaled the start of Spanish colonial rule. (smithsonianmag.com)

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