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Mural found in Mexico is linked to pre-Columbian manuscripts.

Authors :
Raymond, Chris
Source :
Chronicle of Higher Education. 7/10/91, Vol. 37 Issue 43, pA8. 1/7p.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

Reports that an unexpected discovery in Mexico by a team of archaeologists from the University of Mississippi may clear up a centuries-old mystery of the origins of some pre-Columbian manuscripts held by European libraries and museums. Manuscripts, which are essentially picture books produced on deer skin, called Borgia Group of codices, after Stephen Borgia, an Italian cardinal.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00095982
Volume :
37
Issue :
43
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Chronicle of Higher Education
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
10667259