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Mesoamerican Region Collection

The Mesoamerican region is a cultural and historical treasure trove, encompassing ancient civilizations such as the Maya, Aztec, and Olmec

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Mayan priest smoking tobacco (litho)

Mayan priest smoking tobacco (litho)
8663550 Mayan priest smoking tobacco (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mayan priest smoking tobacco as part of areligious ceremony)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Portrait of Moctezuma II (Montezuma or Motecuzoma Xocoyotzin, v; 1480-1520) on his throne

Portrait of Moctezuma II (Montezuma or Motecuzoma Xocoyotzin, v; 1480-1520) on his throne. Colour engraving
NWI4924186 Portrait of Moctezuma II (Montezuma or Motecuzoma Xocoyotzin, v; 1480-1520) on his throne. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Portrait of Moctezuma II (Montezuma or Motecuzoma Xocoyotzin)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico

Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette
FLO4605373 Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette, and of David Cusick (c.1780-c.1831), a Tuscarora Baptist preacher and author

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Precolumbian Period

Precolumbian Period
3499673 Precolumbian Period; (add.info.: Precolumbian Period. Aztec. Huehuetl. Representacion made in stone of an Aztec drum. From Mexico DF. Anthropology Museum of Mexico.); PHAS/UIG

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Pottery vessel representing the Storm God of the Aztecs

Pottery vessel representing the Storm God of the Aztecs
3330167 Pottery vessel representing the Storm God of the Aztecs; (add.info.: Pottery vessel representing the Storm God of the Aztecs, known as Tlaloc)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: The Dresden Codex, also known as the Codex Dresdensis

The Dresden Codex, also known as the Codex Dresdensis
2910724 The Dresden Codex, also known as the Codex Dresdensis; (add.info.: Mayan manuscript (known as the Dresden Codex). gods and demons are shown

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: The Immigration of the Maya (litho)

The Immigration of the Maya (litho)
8661417 The Immigration of the Maya (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Immigration of the Maya)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: The Madrid Codex or 'Tro-Cortesianus Codex', treatises of horoscopes and astrological tables

The Madrid Codex or "Tro-Cortesianus Codex", treatises of horoscopes and astrological tables
AIS5378108 The Madrid Codex or "Tro-Cortesianus Codex", treatises of horoscopes and astrological tables, brought to Spain by Hernan Cortes (1485-1547)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: The meeting between Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547)

The meeting between Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547) and Montezuma (or Moctezuma)
XEE5027231 The meeting between Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547) and Montezuma (or Moctezuma: 1466 - 1520)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Yaqui Indians, descendants of the Aztecs (b/w photo)

Yaqui Indians, descendants of the Aztecs (b/w photo)
8652979 Yaqui Indians, descendants of the Aztecs (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yaqui Indians, descendants of the Aztecs)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: A collection of Aztec tribute goods

A collection of Aztec tribute goods
3329860 A collection of Aztec tribute goods; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a collection of Aztec tribute goods. Dated 14th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Mexicans celebrating the beginning of a new age, 1778

Mexicans celebrating the beginning of a new age, 1778
3478857 Mexicans celebrating the beginning of a new age, 1778; (add.info.: Mexicans celebrating the beginning of a new age. From John Hamilton Moore)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Maya priest and worshipper, from a sculpture in the British Museum (litho)

Maya priest and worshipper, from a sculpture in the British Museum (litho)
8673386 Maya priest and worshipper, from a sculpture in the British Museum (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maya priest and worshipper)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Yaxchilan lintel of Ritual scene with a plaque of a jaguar governor carrying the feathers of Quetzal

Yaxchilan lintel of Ritual scene with a plaque of a jaguar governor carrying the feathers of Quetzal
AIS5378762 Yaxchilan lintel of Ritual scene with a plaque of a jaguar governor carrying the feathers of Quetzal, Late Classic or III period, 200-900 AD (limestone bas-relief); Museo Arqueologico

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Portrait of Emperor Aztec Moctezuma II (Montezuma or Motecuzoma Xocoyotzin, v.1480-1520)

Portrait of Emperor Aztec Moctezuma II (Montezuma or Motecuzoma Xocoyotzin, v.1480-1520). 19th century colour engraving
NWI4924092 Portrait of Emperor Aztec Moctezuma II (Montezuma or Motecuzoma Xocoyotzin, v.1480-1520). 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Borbonic Codex or Borgia Codex

Borbonic Codex or Borgia Codex
3499697 Borbonic Codex or Borgia Codex; (add.info.: Borbonic Codex or Borgia Codex. Precolumbian Period. Aztecs. Deity Quetzalcoatl. Feathered serpent)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Huitzilopochtli, Aztec god of the war

Huitzilopochtli, Aztec god of the war
3478878 Huitzilopochtli, Aztec god of the war; (add.info.: Huitzilopochtli, Aztec god of the war, lord of the sun and fire)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Pre-Columbian Mexico: Mixtec 1200-16th century. 15th century (zoomorphic form from Codex Borgianus)

Pre-Columbian Mexico: Mixtec 1200-16th century. 15th century (zoomorphic form from Codex Borgianus)
532972 Pre-Columbian Mexico: Mixtec 1200-16th century. 15th century (zoomorphic form from Codex Borgianus); (add.info.: From the collection at the Vatican Museum.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Aztec god of the dead, Mitlantecuhtli. 15th century (gold pendant)

Aztec god of the dead, Mitlantecuhtli. 15th century (gold pendant)
532975 Aztec god of the dead, Mitlantecuhtli. 15th century (gold pendant); (add.info.: One of the few gold ornaments which escaped being turned into bullion by the Spanish conquistadors)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Montezuma II (1466-1620) last Aztec emperor in his palace, top, judges (center), litigants (bottom)

Montezuma II (1466-1620) last Aztec emperor in his palace, top, judges (center), litigants (bottom)
534529 Montezuma II (1466-1620) last Aztec emperor in his palace, top, judges (center), litigants (bottom). Early 16th century (drawing); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Farewell between Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547)

Farewell between Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547) and Montezuma (or Moctezuma)
XEE5027230 Farewell between Hernan (or Hernando) Cortes or Fernand Cortez (1485-1547) and Montezuma (or Moctezuma: 1466 - 1520) before the departure of Cortes (1500)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels

Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels
3846963 Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels; (add.info.: Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels - the fall of the Aztec Empire)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Spaniards attack and island defended by Aztecs while a priest baptizes a baby

Spaniards attack and island defended by Aztecs while a priest baptizes a baby
PNP344515 Spaniards attack and island defended by Aztecs while a priest baptizes a baby, copied from the Codex Telleriano-Remensis

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Spanish conquistadors with their native Tlazcalan allies attack an Aztec temple

Spanish conquistadors with their native Tlazcalan allies attack an Aztec temple
532996 Spanish conquistadors with their native Tlazcalan allies attack an Aztec temple. 19th century (copy of section of drawings of Lienzo de Tlazcala lost during Mexican revolution)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Death of MONTEZUMA II (1480-1520) june 24, 1520, engraving

Death of MONTEZUMA II (1480-1520) june 24, 1520, engraving
1744545 Death of MONTEZUMA II (1480-1520) june 24, 1520, engraving; (add.info.: Death of MONTEZUMA II (1480-1520) june 24, 1520, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Royal belt ornament, c.500-700 (jadeite)

Royal belt ornament, c.500-700 (jadeite)
1068472 Royal belt ornament, c.500-700 (jadeite) by Mayan; 13.02x16.8275x4.13 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Classic period Maya culture); The Nora and John Wise Collection

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Montezuma II made prisoner by hernan Cortes in 1519, 19th century (lithograph)

Montezuma II made prisoner by hernan Cortes in 1519, 19th century (lithograph)
ELD4918779 Montezuma II made prisoner by hernan Cortes in 1519, 19th century (lithograph) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); (add.info)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)

Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)
3434841 Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); (add.info.: Handcoloured copperplate print by Ant)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Spanish Conquest of Mexico:meeting between Hernan Cortes and Montezuma II in 1519

Spanish Conquest of Mexico:meeting between Hernan Cortes and Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4900787 Spanish Conquest of Mexico:meeting between Hernan Cortes and Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Mont... European School (20th century)

Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Mont... European School (20th century) Conquest of Mexico
7277893 Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Mont... European School (20th century) Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519, 19th century (chromo) by Unknown Artist

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Pimo women, 1858 (print)

Pimo women, 1858 (print)
3780518 Pimo women, 1858 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Pimo women. Lived on the Mexican frontier)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519 (chromo)

Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519 (chromo)
3788704 Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519 (chromo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Cortez takes Montezuma prisoner (French)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)

Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)
FLO4622025 Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); (add.info.: Cortes in a suit of plate armor with cloak and sash)

Background imageMesoamerican Region Collection: Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)

Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print)
GIA4813929 Hernan Cortes meeting Montezuma II in 1519, 19th century (print) by Gallina, Gallo (1796-1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cortes in a suit of plate armor with cloak and sash)


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The Mesoamerican region is a cultural and historical treasure trove, encompassing ancient civilizations such as the Maya, Aztec, and Olmec. From the towering pyramids of Chichen Itza to the intricate artwork of Teotihuacan, this area is rich in archaeological wonders. The lush jungles of Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras are home to diverse wildlife and hidden ruins waiting to be explored. The vibrant traditions of indigenous peoples continue to thrive in modern-day Mexico and Central America, with colorful festivals and ceremonies preserving their heritage. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or culture, the Mesoamerican region offers a fascinating journey through time. Come discover the magic of this enchanting land where past meets present in a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.