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"Relacion de las Cosas de Yucatan"

"Relacion de las Cosas de Yucatán" is a historical document written in the 16th century that describes the customs, traditions, and daily life of the Maya people in Yucatán. It provides detailed information about their social organization, religious practices, agriculture, and language, offering a valuable glimpse into pre-Hispanic Mayan civilization just before or during early Spanish contact. The text is an important resource for understanding indigenous culture and how it was affected by colonial influences, serving as both a cultural record and a piece of historical documentation.