Title

Dominican convent, Atzcapotzalco, mexico

Caption

Dominican convent, Atzcapotzalco, central Mexico founded in the 12th Century by the Aztecs. Hernán Cortés later set up smelters there to melt Mexican treasure into bullion. The Spaniards also destroyed the Aztec temple, and on its site there is a Dominican convent with a 17th-Century church and an 18th-Century rosary chapel.

Date

1880

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A15_323

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (5,1Mb) / 18,9in x 12,3in / 5675 x 3695 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dominican convent Dominican Convent Atzcapotzalco Mexico 12th Century Aztecs Hernán Cortés smelters Mexican treasure bullion Spaniards Aztec temple Temple 17th Century church 18th Century rosary chapel chapel