Dresden Codex

The Dresden Codex is a rare, ancient Mayan manuscript dating from the 11th or 12th century, written on interwoven bark paper with intricate hieroglyphs and colorful illustrations. It serves as an astronomical almanac, predicting celestial events, eclipses, and planetary cycles, and also contains religious and ceremonial information. Considered one of the most complete and well-preserved Mayan codices, it provides valuable insights into Maya science, religion, and society. Today, it resides in the Saxon State Library in Dresden, Germany, and is a vital resource for understanding pre-Columbian Mesoamerican culture.