treasure of aztecIn 1519, Hernan Cortes and his greedy band of some 600 conquistadors began their audacious assault on the Mexica (Aztec) Empire. By 1521 the Mexica capital city ofThe legend of the Aztec treasure has captivated imaginations for centuries. Tales of vast riches, including gold, jewels, and priceless artifacts hidden by the Aztecs, have sparked