Mesoameric The Aztec Culture

Mesoamerica Before the arrival of European Colonists Mesoamerica consisted of many different types of cultures, one of which were the Aztec. This culture is interesting and important to look at specifically because of their hierarchal government and society. Social stratification is developing during this time period and through archaeology, we can see the progression and evidence of this development. The Aztecs had a distinct social structure that consisted of nobles, commoners, and slaves. Nobles were priests, lords, and military leaders. Commoners included merchants, farmers, and artisans. Slaves, the lowest class, worked for the nobles. Archaeologists can use texts from ancient peoples, which included short accounts written on murals,