In the 15th century Tenochtitlan and Cuzco were among the largest cities in the world, with between 100,000 to 200,000 inhabitants. Both cities maintained their high degree of urbanism with a complex command system of labor services and goods (von Sivers, Desnoyers, and Stow 450). In the center of Tenochtitlan there was a large platform with the main pyramid with temples for the gods on top, along with various ceremonial centers (von Sivers, Desnoyers, and Stow 450). Adjacent to the platform was a market and a series of palaces for the ruling elite, including guest quarters, administrative offices, storage facilities, kitchens, the high court of the elite, court of appeals for commoners, low court for civil cases, workshops for craftspeople,