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The Aztec civilization is considered to be one of the most advanced, with its members building complex cities such as Tenochtitlan, their capital. Ancient Tribes: The Aztecs, narrated by Colgate Salisbury, presents information about Aztec contributions in agriculture, including the draining of swamp lands, slash-and-burn techniques, and irrigation of arid regions. In addition, they domesticated many forms of plants. This program also discusses their system of rule and land ownership, and their eventual defeat by the Spanish.