The Dresden Codex is one of the oldest surviving books from the pre-Columbian Americas, created by the Maya civilization. It is a folding book made of bark paper and contains a wealth of information, including astronomical tables, calendars, and rituals. The codex is named after the city of Dresden, Germany, where it is currently housed. This ancient manuscript is significant for understanding Maya culture, history, and their advanced knowledge of astronomy. The Dresden Codex is particularly noted for its detailed predictions of celestial events, such as eclipses, and its insights into the Maya calendar system, which reflects their sophisticated mathematical skills.