Tenochtitlan – Chinampas: How They Were Built

This film explores the chinampas of Tenochtitlan—one of the most advanced agricultural systems ever created. Built by the Mexica people, chinampas were carefully constructed using layers of vegetation, mud, and natural materials to create fertile growing platforms within the lake environment. This video breaks down how chinampas were built step by step, based on historical research and visual reconstruction. The purpose of this film is to provide a clear understanding of chinampa construction, something often missing or oversimplified in modern explanations. Created and narrated by Locinda Landry Blue Wolf Productions | Southern Apache Museum (SAM) http://apachemuseum.org