As the result of __________________, only 13 of the countless books created by Maya and pre-Hispanic scribes from highland Mexico are known to have survived to the present day.

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The Spanish colonization of Mesoamerica in the 16th century brought with it the destruction of the majority of pre-Hispanic texts, with the Spanish Catholic Church actively working to eradicate non-Christian beliefs and practices. This resulted in the loss of a vast amount of indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage, including the majority of Maya and pre-Hispanic books, with only a small number surviving to the present day.

As the Result of __________________, Only 13 of the Countless