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Codex Mendoza

The Codex Mendoza, created around 1541, is an invaluable historical document providing insights into the Aztec Empire during the early Spanish colonial period. Commissioned by the Spanish viceroy Antonio de Mendoza, the codex is a pictorial manuscript consisting of images accompanied by Spanish text. It serves as a record of the tribute paid by each Aztec city-state, detailing the goods and services provided to the empire.

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