The book is dedicated to the cradle of one of the oldest civilizations - the Indian culture of Mexico and Central America of the pre-Columbian period. The author rightly notes that the natives of America have created a high civilization, the fruits of which all of humanity enjoys and is proud of. In Latin America, before the Spanish conquest, civilization reached its peak in Mesoamerica and the Andean Zone. Demetrio Sodi summarized the achievements of scientists and gave a systematic presentation of the development of civilization in this part of the world. The book is designed for a wide range of readers.