The Hidden Obsidian Routes That Powered the Aztec World|| American History Before Sleep

Описание: Long before roads, wheels, or pack animals, the Aztec Empire was held together by a vast hidden trade network powered by obsidian — a volcanic glass sharper than steel and more valuable than gold.

In this immersive, sleep-friendly history documentary, we uncover the secret Aztec trade routes that moved obsidian from distant volcanic mountains into the heart of Tenochtitlan. You’ll learn how miners extracted the stone, how merchants known as pochteca transported it across jungles, lakes, and mountains, and how obsidian became essential for warfare, medicine, religion, and daily life.

This video explores how obsidian shaped Aztec power, diplomacy, ritual sacrifice, and economic control — and how the collapse of these trade routes weakened the empire during the Spanish conquest.

Designed for relaxation, deep listening, and falling asleep, with calm narration and slow pacing.

Perfect for viewers interested in:

Aztec history & civilization

Ancient trade routes

Obsidian weapons & tools

Pre-Columbian economies

Relaxing long-form history

⏳ Chapters

00:00 – The Stone That Built an Empire
05:10 – Why Obsidian Was Priceless
11:20 – Volcanic Origins of Aztec Obsidian
17:40 – Mining the Mountains
24:10 – Crafting Blades & Sacred Tools
30:25 – The Pochteca Merchant Class
36:40 – Hidden Trade Routes Across Mesoamerica
43:00 – Lake Transport & Causeways


48:55 – Obsidian in War & Sacrifice
55:20 – State Control & Imperial Power
1:01:30 – Spanish Arrival & Trade Collapse
1:08:30 – Legacy of Aztec Obsidian
1:12:10 – Final Reflections

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