History
Is Oxford University older than the Aztec Empire?
Oxford: 1096 · Aztecs: 1428
Is Oxford University older than the Aztec Empire?
Yes. Oxford University began teaching in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167 onwards. The Aztec Empire was not founded until 1428. This means Oxford is older than the Aztec civilisation by at least 261 years — and was a thriving intellectual centre while the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan was still being built.