The Aztec Civilization was a Mesoamerican culture that thrived in central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Known for their advanced agricultural practices, the Aztecs built floating gardens called chinampas to grow crops. They established a vast empire centered around their capital, Tenochtitlán, which was located on an island in Lake Texcoco. The Aztecs were skilled artisans and builders, creating impressive temples and pyramids, such as the Templo Mayor. Their society was organized into a complex hierarchy, with a powerful ruler known as the tlatoani at the top. The civilization was also known for its rich mythology and religious practices, which included human sacrifices to appease their gods.