The Aztec culture thrived in central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Known for their advanced agricultural techniques, the Aztecs cultivated crops like maize, beans, and squash using methods such as chinampas, or floating gardens. Their society was organized into city-states, with Tenochtitlán being the most prominent, featuring impressive architecture and a complex social structure. Religion played a central role in Aztec life, with a pantheon of gods, including Huitzilopochtli and Quetzalcoatl. They practiced rituals, including human sacrifices, to appease these deities. The Aztecs also excelled in art, creating intricate sculptures, pottery, and codices that documented their history and beliefs.