CODEX IN MAYAN REGION (5th Century) (jan 1, 500 – dec 31, 500)
Description:
They are folding books stemming from the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. According to archaeoastronomer Anthony Aveni, the codices were used to set dates for rituals, often by linking them to astronomical events. I’ve seen the Mayan Codex in documentaries about the ancient civilizations.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 500
dec 31, 500
~ 12 months