387. The Fall of the Aztecs: Prisoners of Montezuma (Part 4)
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Comparing the Urban Civilization of Tenochtitlan to European Cities
Tenochtitlan, a sophisticated urban civilization, is technologically behind the old world. Despite being larger than any European city, it is well-ordered, clean, and maintained. Unlike Rome or Paris, Tenochtitlan is laid out like a modern American city with grid systems. It has shops and floating gardens, making it unique. Compared to chaotic European cities, Tenochtitlan is more uniform and less influenced by various cultures.
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