The Massive Tower of Skulls That Horrified Conquistadors in Tenochtitlan
Why did the Aztecs partake in so much human sacrifice?
6 min readApr 26, 2024
What could catch the eye and turn the stomachs of the conquistadors? Conquistadors were fearless explorers and ruthless conquerors. They went into the unknown, conquered whole kingdoms, and hauled gold and other loot through unknown jungles on foot…
