Codex Mendocino

The Codex Mendocino is a 16th-century illuminated manuscript containing a detailed map and ethnographic information about the peoples and geography of Mesoamerica, especially the Aztecs. Created by Spanish friars or indigenous scribes, it combines European cartographic techniques with indigenous imagery and knowledge. The Codex provides valuable insights into pre-Columbian cultures, highlighting social structure, rituals, and land use. It is an important historical document, illustrating early cross-cultural exchanges and the impact of colonization on indigenous representations of their world. Today, the Codex Mendocino is preserved as a vital resource for understanding Mesoamerican history.