Aztec Codices

Aztec codices are ancient record-keeping books created by the Aztec civilization before and after the Spanish conquest. They are typically made from bark paper or animal hides, folded into accordion shapes, and illustrated with intricate symbols, images, and hieroglyphs. These codices served as historical records, calendars, tribute lists, religious texts, and stories, providing valuable insights into Aztec society, beliefs, and events. Since many were destroyed by the Spanish, surviving codices are precious sources of knowledge about Aztec culture, preserved in museums and collections worldwide.