Kʼan Ahk II explained

Kʼan Ahk II
Predecessor:Piedras Negras Ruler A
Father:unknown
Mother:unknown
Religion:Maya religion

Kʼan Ahk II,[1] also known as Ruler B was the second ruler of that Mayan city in Guatemala. He was a successor of Ruler A. He reigned c. 478.[2]

Nothing is known of this king except that one of his lieutenants, a yajawte ("lord of the tree"), was captured by Yaxchilan ruler Bird Jaguar II, probably in AD 478, as recorded at Yaxchilan.

His successor was Turtle Tooth.

Notes and References

  1. Book: O'Neil, Megan . Engaging Ancient Maya Sculpture at Piedras Negras, Guatemala. 2014. University of Oklahoma Press. 9780806188362. 9.
  2. Piedras Negras Ruler B