Mexico City Metro exhibits Códice Azcatitlan, fostering France-Mexico cultural exchange

The Mexico City Metro is hosting a cultural exhibition at the Pino Suárez station on Line 2, showcasing a facsimile of the Códice Azcatitlan. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the French Embassy in Mexico, the Federal Secretariat of Culture, and the Government of Mexico City.

The Códice Azcatitlan, currently held in the Mexican collection of the National Library of France, is a significant historical document for both Mexico and France. Authorities announced that the original codex is scheduled to arrive in Mexico during the autumn season.

This particular codex is notable for blending two distinct writing traditions: the indigenous Mesoamerican and European styles. Created in the Valley of Mexico between the 16th and 17th centuries, it chronicles the history of the Mexica people, from their legendary departure from Aztlán to the fall of Mexico-Tenochtitlan, and includes some early colonial-era records.

The exhibition, which opened on Wednesday, offers visitors a visual journey through the foundational history of the Mexica civilization. It also aims to foster cultural dialogue and cooperation between France and Mexico, promoting scientific and cultural exchange between the two nations.