Madrid Codex
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Retablo de la Independencia MuralSecond Treatise on ErrorThe Fusion of Two Cultures MuralMoctezuma’s Appointment as MonarchPortrait of María Francisca Josefa de San Felipe NeriCaballero Alto Tower and ObservatoryChapultepec Fountain, Mexico CityThe Battle of PueblaCrowned Nun Portrait of Sor MaríaEl Aguilita SculptureBiombo of the Conquest of MexicoAltarpiece of the Revolution MuralBedroom of Carmen Romero RubioDining Room InteriorBaptism of IxtlixóchitlMadrid CodexMoctezuma Receives the MessengersPortrait of Porfirio DíazEmperor Maximilian’s State CoachEquestrian Portrait of Porfirio DíazElegant Bathroom DesignThe Catholic MonarchsDel Porfirismo a la Revolución MuralThe Empress’s BathEquestrian Portrait of Maximilian of HabsburgMexico City Skyline with BBVA TowerTorre Reforma Skyscraper, Mexico CityWall of Skulls from Tecoaque

Madrid CodexMaya Manuscript

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The Madrid Codex, or Tro-Cortesianus Codex, is a rare Maya manuscript from the Postclassic period (c. 900–1521 AD), likely from Tayasal. Made from bark paper and folded like a screen, it contains intricate hieroglyphs, astronomical tables, and horoscopes for divination. Initially divided into Troano and Cortesianus sections, it was reunited in 1888. The codex provides insights into Maya culture, beliefs, and practices, showcasing their sophisticated understanding of astronomy and divination.