The+Role+of+Agriculture

=The Importance of Agriculture=

It is certain that the majority of the ordinary individuals within the Aztec civilization worked in agriculture. Most ordinary citizens survived from farming distinct crops like corn (maize) and squash, maize perhaps being the most crucial to them.

It was not only agriculture that played a major role in such society, but it was the techniques which they used that brought great success and growth to their civilization. "Just as the other aspects of this society, Aztec agriculture was highly developed, and has become famous in studies of history. From the //chinampas// to the terrace crops grown, the Aztecs planned and organized their farming and worked for the benefit of the culture." ("Aztec Agriculture - Rich and Varied") According to "Aztec Agriculture - Rich and Varied" chinampas can be described as "a method of farming that used small, rectangular areas to grow crops on the shallow lake beds in the Mexican valley. Chinampas were essentially artificial islands created for the crops." It is evident that agriculture itself was given much value and importance due to the large amounts of space and dedication given to it because it ultimately represented survival for the commoners. "An area was staked out in the lake bed, usually about thirty by two and a half meters. Once the area was fenced off, the farmers layered it with mud, sediment, and decaying vegetation until it was above the level of the lake. Trees were also often planted in the corners to help secure the area." ("Aztec Agriculture - Rich and Varied") This was ultimately done by the commoners to enjoy the fruits of their own labor.

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