Alexandria Codex of Sofia

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Alexandria Codex of Sofia, Medieval manuscript at SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library, Bulgaria

The Alexandria Codex of Sofia contains texts and illustrations measuring 21 centimeters in height and 14 centimeters in width, written on parchment with ink.

Created between 1430 and 1440, the manuscript belonged to contractor Mano Kalpakchim before N. Hristov from Tzaribrod transferred it to the Bulgarian National Library.

The manuscript incorporates the story of Alexander the Great alongside the Trojan Legend, liturgical articles, proverbs, and fortune-telling texts in Slavic literature.

Researchers can access this manuscript in the main collection of the SS. Cyril and Methodius National Library, which maintains specific preservation conditions.

This manuscript represents one of the earliest Slavic transcriptions of the Serbian Alexandria, featuring detailed illustrations throughout its pages.

Inception: 1430s

Height: 21 cm

Width: 14 cm

Made from material: ink, parchment

GPS coordinates: 42.69472,23.33611

Latest update: March 20, 2025 08:14

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