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The origin of the modern state is the reorganization of Aztec lands starting after the Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire. These lands were initially called the "audiencia" of Mexico and included Mexico City, much of modern states of Guerrero, Morelos and Hidalgo.
The state takes its name from the city of Campeche, which was founded in 1540 by Spanish Conquistadores as San Francisco de Campeche atop the preexisting Maya city of Canpech or Kimpech. The native name means "place of snakes and ticks."
1 dic 2009 · Early History. Beginning as early as 5,000 B.C., the central valley of Mexico was home to several different civilizations, notably the Olmecs and Toltecs. The Olmecs, often considered the...
9 nov 2009 · Teotihuacán, an ancient city possibly built by the Toltecs, is located in the state of Mexico. The city rose to power in 150 A.D. and was a strong influence on Mayan culture.
The written history of Mexico spans more than three millennia. First populated more than 13,000 years ago, central and southern Mexico (termed Mesoamerica) saw the rise and fall of complex indigenous civilizations.
The State of Mexico, officially just Mexico, is one of the 32 federal entities of the United Mexican States. Commonly known as Edomex to distinguish it from the name of the whole country, it is the most populous, as well as the most densely populated, state in the country.
México became a state in 1824, encompassing a larger geographic area than it does today. Over the years parts of its original territory were carved out to create the Federal District and to form parts of Guerrero, Hidalgo, and Morelos. In 1830 Toluca was established as the state capital.
