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The Great Aztec Market of Tlatelolco: Trade Hub of the Americas
Long before the Spanish arrived, the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan hosted one of the largest markets in the Americas at Tlatelolco. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how this bustling marketplace connected the highlands of central Mexico to distant coasts, bringing cacao, jade, turquoise, and slaves into the heart of the empire. They discuss the role of the pochteca—the elite long-distance merchants who doubled as spies—and the complex tribute system that fueled Aztec expansion. Discover the surprising story of how the market was run, from the judges who settled disputes to the cacao…
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