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Yax Nuun Ahiin II

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Yax Nuun Ahiin II
Ajaw
Yax Nuun Ahiin II's portrait on Stela 22
King of Tikal
Reign25 December 768 - c.794
Predecessor28th Ruler
SuccessorNuun Ujol K'inich
Bornbefore 768
Tikal
Diedc.794
Tikal
FatherYik'in Chan K'awiil
ReligionMaya religion
SignatureYax Nuun Ahiin II's signature

Yax Nuun Ahiin II[N 1] also known as Ruler C and Chitam, (before 768-c.794), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne on December 25, 768 and reigning probably until his death.[N 2] He was son of Yik'in Chan K'awiil and brother of 28th Ruler. The monuments associated with Yax Nuun Ahiin II are: Stelae 19, 21 and Altars 6 and 10.[1][2]

Notes

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  1. ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is YAX-?-AYI:N, translated "First ? Calman", Martin & Grube 2008, p.51.
  2. ^ These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Accession: 9.16.17.16.4 11 K'an 12 K'ayab, Martin & Grube 2008, p.51.

Footnotes

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  1. ^ Martin & Grube 2008, p.51.
  2. ^ Sharer & Traxler 2006, p.313.

References

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  • Martin, Simon; Nikolai Grube (2008). Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya (2nd ed.). London and New York: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 9780500287262. OCLC 191753193.
  • Sharer, Robert J.; Loa P. Traxler (2006). The Ancient Maya (6th, fully revised ed.). Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press. ISBN 0-8047-4816-0. OCLC 28067148.
Regnal titles
Preceded by Ajaw of Tikal
December 25, 768-c.794
Succeeded by