Codex Zouche-Nuttall

The Codex Zouche-Nuttall is an ancient Maya manuscript dating from around the 15th century, rich in religious and historical content. It consists of a series of illustrations and hieroglyphic text that depict mythology, rituals, and the civilization’s understanding of time and astronomy. The codex is significant for its insights into Maya culture, beliefs, and practices. It was named after its owners, the Zouche and Nuttall families. Today, it serves as an important resource for historians and archaeologists studying pre-Columbian societies and their complex systems of knowledge and tradition.