Among these temples there is one which far surpasses all the rest, whose grandeur of architectural details no human tongue is able to describe; for within its precincts, surrounded by a lofty wall, there is room enough for a town…

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The meals were served in a large hall, in which Moctezuma was accustomed to eat,...

The meals were served in a large hall, in which Moctezuma was accustomed to eat,...

Thus they have an idol that they petition for victory in war; another for success...

Thus they have an idol that they petition for victory in war; another for success...

This city has many public squares, in which are situated the markets and other places...

This city has many public squares, in which are situated the markets and other places...

The city is as large as Seville or Cordova; its streets, I speak of the...

The city is as large as Seville or Cordova; its streets, I speak of the...

The priests are debarred from female society, nor is any woman permitted to enter the...

The priests are debarred from female society, nor is any woman permitted to enter the...

An abundant supply of excellent water, forming a volume equal in bulk to the human...

An abundant supply of excellent water, forming a volume equal in bulk to the human...

There are apothecaries' shops, where prepared medicines, liquids, ointments, and plasters are sold; barbers' shops,...

There are apothecaries' shops, where prepared medicines, liquids, ointments, and plasters are sold; barbers' shops,...

There are fully forty towers, which are lofty and well built, the largest of which...

There are fully forty towers, which are lofty and well built, the largest of which...