Who Came First: Incas or Aztecs? History of Two Ancient Civilizations
Discover which civilization came first between the Incas and Aztecs and learn about their origins and empires in the Americas.
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The Incas came before the Aztecs. The Inca Empire was established in the early 13th century in South America, flourishing in the Andean region. In contrast, the Aztecs rose to prominence later, around the early 14th century in Mesoamerica. Despite their later start, the Aztecs rapidly expanded to create a vast empire in central Mexico until the Spanish conquest in the early 16th century.
FAQs & Answers
- When was the Inca Empire established? The Inca Empire was established in the early 13th century in the Andean region of South America.
- When did the Aztec Empire rise to prominence? The Aztec Empire rose to prominence around the early 14th century in Mesoamerica.
- Did the Aztecs come before the Incas? No, the Incas came before the Aztecs. The Inca Empire was established earlier than the Aztec Empire.
- What finally ended the Aztec Empire? The Aztec Empire was conquered by the Spanish in the early 16th century, leading to its collapse.