Mexican archaeologists found the remains of the palace of the Aztec ruler Asayakatl and the residence of the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortez right in the center of Mexico City. They were found during the renovation of the building where the pawnshop is located..
Scientists know where the Aztec palace was located, thanks to historical documents left by the Spanish conquerors.. According to them, Cortez settled in the palace immediately after the conquest of Tenochtitlan..
The conquistadors who destroyed the Aztec state also destroyed their buildings. Then they erected European-style houses using the stones of the demolished buildings.. Apparently, Cortez did the same..
For some time the residence belonged to the family of the conqueror. Later it was bought for the colonial rulers by the king of Spain.
Archaeologists plan to continue excavations.
The city-state of Tenochtitlan was located in the territory of modern Mexico City. Conquistadors led by Cortes destroyed it in 1521.