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How did Aztec architecture influence our lives today?

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"Aztec architecture was monumental and expressed an empire's values and its civilization". One of the main Aztec values was pleasing the gods.

There were several different architectural achievements that the Aztec's made to please their gods. The most important ones were the temples and the pyramids. The temples were places of worship and sacrifice that were built on top of pyramids. Inside the temples were stages with platforms. There were also stairs up all four sides and at the top there was a sacrificial temple were they sacrificed humans and animals. Pyramids were made out of limestone and gravel to honor the gods. The stones were man-made which look exactly like natural rocks. They sacrificed animals, children, enemies and slaves. Human sacrifices were necessary to repay God’s blessings.

"Aztec architecture presented a sence of order and symmetry, and it's design elements were potrayals of the power of its kingdom." Aztec architecture influenced our modern day churches and temples. They are built with symmetry, just like the Aztec's built their temple and pyramids. In the early days of the Catholic church, the cathedrals and churches were designed with marble, gold and stained glass windows. This represented their power and wealth, just like the design of the Aztec architecture tried to show how important their civilization was.

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