Mixtec Writing is an ancient script used by the Mixtec people of southern Mexico. This writing system primarily consists of pictographs and ideograms, which represent objects, ideas, and sounds. It was often used in codices, which are folded books made from bark paper, to record historical events, genealogies, and rituals. The Mixtec writing system is notable for its complexity and artistic style. It combines visual elements with narrative content, allowing for a rich expression of Mixtec culture and history. Scholars study these codices to gain insights into the social, political, and religious life of the Mixtec civilization.