Aztec buildings repurposed by another faith
Did you know that when the Spanish conquistadors conquered Tenochtitlan in 1521, they immediately destroyed one of the most important temples in the city to make room for what would become the principal Christian church in the capital of New Spain?
This became a common practice, and over 68 churches were built over prehispanic buildings that had sacred meaning to the indigenous people.
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This became a common practice, and over 68 churches were built over prehispanic buildings that had sacred meaning to the indigenous people.
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