Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire
Oxford University began teaching in 1096 CE, over 300 years before the Aztec Empire's founding, demonstrating how institutions can outlast entire civilizations.
Imagine a university so ancient its founding date is lost to history. Oxford University began teaching as early as 1096 CE, making it centuries older than the Aztec Empire, which wasn't founded until 1428 CE. By the time the Aztecs built their magnificent capital, Tenochtitlan, Oxford had already been a prestigious center of learning for over 300 years.
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