Toltec Empire (900 – 1150 CE)
The Toltecs were a powerful civilization that emerged in central Mexico after the fall of Teotihuacán. They are best known for their capital city, Tula, which featured impressive pyramids, warrior statues, and advanced metallurgy.
• Tula ruins include the famous Atlantean statues, massive stone figures of Toltec warriors. • The Toltecs were skilled builders, artists, and traders, spreading their influence throughout Mexico and Central America. • Their religious beliefs, including the worship of the feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl, were later adopted by the Aztecs. • The Toltec civilization collapsed around 1150 CE, likely due to warfare and internal strife.
