The Legacy of Tenochtitlan can be found in the spaces it has been preserved in, layering its existence in the architecture and landscapes of the city. Lacing memories in spaces that act as stepping stones for understanding Tenochtitlan then and Mexico City now. Spaces are a part of the historiography of the region; they shed light on both the pre-colonial Tenochtitlan and post-colonial Mexico City. Spaces in this history can be thought of as prophecies, not just for realising

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