By the early 16th century, this capital city was home to at least 200,000 inhabitants, making it the largest city in pre-Colombian America.
By the early 16th century, this capital city was home to at least 200,000 inhabitants, making it the largest city in pre-Colombian America. Today, the ancient city lies beneath Mexico City. In fact, the remains of the city's main temple complex, Templo Mayor, can still be seen in Mexico's capital.