Preserved through centuries from "summary" of The Codex Mendoza: A facsimile reproduction of Codex Mendoza by Frances F. Berdan,Patricia Rieff Anawalt
The Codex Mendoza is a remarkable document that offers a window into the history and culture of the Aztec Empire. Created in the early colonial period, it is a pictorial manuscript that provides a detailed account of Aztec society, economy, and political structure. The codex consists of a series of images accompanied by Nahuatl text, which was later translated into Spanish by Spanish scribes. One of the most striking aspects of the Codex Mendoza is its state of preservation. Despite being over 500 years old, the codex has survived through the centuries, allowing modern scholars to study and analyze its contents. This remarkable preservation is a testament to the enduring value of the document, as well as the care taken to ensure its survival. The codex was originally created as a tribu...
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