Aztec document goes on display in Mexico after 186 years abroad
Summary
The Codex Azcatitlán, an important Aztec manuscript held in France for 186 years, is now on display in Mexico. This document shows the history of the Aztecs using pictures and is part of a cultural exchange between Mexico and France.Key Facts
- The Codex Azcatitlán was created in the 16th century shortly after the Spanish arrived in Mexico.
- It tells the story of the Aztec civilization and their fight against the Spanish conquistadors using pictograms (pictures that represent words or ideas).
- The manuscript has been kept in the French National Library since 1898.
- France lent the Codex Azcatitlán to Mexico to celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
- In exchange, Mexico will lend France the Codex Boturini, which depicts the Aztec migration to Lake Texcoco.
- The exchange was agreed upon by Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum and France’s President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Mexico last year.
- Mexico has been actively working to bring back historical objects taken from the country; over 2,000 items were returned last year.
- The Codex Azcatitlán will be shown at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City starting this Thursday.
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