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An in-depth exploration of the history, authentication, and modern
relevance of Codice Maya de Mexico, the oldest surviving book of
the Americas. Ancient Maya scribes recorded prophecies and
astronomical observations on the pages of painted books. Although
most were lost to decay or destruction, three pre-Hispanic Maya
codices were known to have survived, when, in the 1960s, a fourth
book that differed from the others appeared in Mexico under
mysterious circumstances. After fifty years of debate over its
authenticity, recent investigations using cutting-edge scientific
and art historical analyses determined that Codice Maya de Mexico
(formerly known as Grolier Codex) is in fact the oldest surviving
book of the Americas, predating all others by at least two hundred
years. This volume provides a multifaceted introduction to the
creation, discovery, interpretation, and scientific authentication
of Codice Maya de Mexico. In addition, a full-color facsimile and a
page-by-page guide to the iconography make the codex accessible to
a wide audience. Additional topics include the uses and importance
of sacred books in Mesoamerica, the role of astronomy in ancient
Maya societies, and the codex's continued relevance to contemporary
Maya communities. This volume is published to accompany an
exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center
from October 18, 2022, to January 15, 2023.
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