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How did the Aztecs sacrifice people?

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That is a very interesting question. They put them in a crate and throw them in a firepit. The Mayas and Incas also did this.

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How many people did the Aztecs sacrifice?
12 since last friday. Not sure about last year.
How did ancient Aztecs sacrifice people?
They had four priests hold down the victim and the head priest would use a decorative knife to take out the victims heart. there were also blood lettings where the king would cut himself and...
Who were the Aztecs and why did they sacrifice people?
the Aztecs were a tribal group. They sacrificed people because it showed honour and respect to the emperers orr gods.
Why did the ancient Aztecs sacrifice people?
They would sacrifice because it was a way of showing honor to the emporor/god.
Why did the Aztecs sacrifice people in the temple?
the Aztecs sacrificed people to make the sun god happy so the sun would rise every day.