Dresden Codex
The Dresden Codex is a pre-Columbian Maya book, believed to be the oldest surviving book from the Americas, containing astronomical and astrological tables. It is housed in the Saxon State Library in Dresden, Germany.

šŸ“œ Ancient Maya book, believed to be the oldest surviving book written in the Americas.
šŸ” Contains astronomical charts of the Moon and Venus, and ritual calendars.

Why Go

šŸ“œ View a rare pre-Columbian codex
šŸ”­ Explore early astronomical knowledge
šŸ›ļø Visit the Saxon State Library

Why Avoid

āš ļø Badly water damaged from WWII, some pages are out of order
šŸš« Fragile, cannot be disturbed again

Tips

šŸ“ Housed under glass and above mirrors for viewing both sides.

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