The Aztecs built one of the world's most powerful and feared empires, and they claimed that they were guided by a pantheon of more than a thousand gods who came to Earth from different parts of the universe. Could the incredible story of their rise to power – and their sudden demise – reveal a history of extraterrestrial intervention in Mesoamerica?
Lake Texcoco
Mexico · Aztec
Ancient Aliens claims the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, built in Lake Texcoco, was constructed under guidance of extraterrestrial beings. The city's advanced engineering and astronomical alignment are presented as evidence of alien knowledge transfer.
Templo Mayor
Mexico · Aztec
Ancient Aliens suggests the Templo Mayor's precise astronomical alignments and advanced construction techniques indicate extraterrestrial guidance. The show claims the temple's religious significance to bird deities may represent alien visitors or hybrid beings.
Tenochtitlan
Mexico · Aztec
Ancient Aliens claims the Aztecs built one of the world's most powerful empires and claimed to be guided by a pantheon of gods who came to Earth from different parts of the universe. The show suggests extraterrestrial intervention may explain their rise to power.