Montezuma Timeline

Birth of Motecuhzoma II.

Motecuhzoma II reigns as leader of the Aztec Empire.

New Fire Ceremony celebrated by the Aztecs.

The Throne of Motecuhzoma II is carved. Also known as the Monument of Sacred War.

Motecuhzoma II has an image carved of himself on the hillside at Chapultepec.

Motecuhzoma II receives Cortes at the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan.

Death of Aztec ruler Motecuhzoma II.

The Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan falls into the hands of spanish forces led by Cortes.