Nuun Ujol Chaak Explained

Nuun Ujol Chaak
Ajaw
Succession:King of Tikal
Reign:before 657-c.679
Predecessor:24th Ruler
Successor:Jasaw Chan K'awiil I
Spouse:Lady Jaguar Seat
Issue:Jasaw Chan K'awiil I
Father:K'inich Muwaan Jol II
Birth Date:before 657
Birth Place:Tikal
Death Date:c.679
Death Place:Tikal
Signature:Nuun Ujol Chaak.svg

Nuun Ujol Chaak[1] also known as Shield Skull and Nun Bak Chak (born before 657-c.679CE), was an ajaw of the major Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne before 657 and reigned probably until his death.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. The ruler's name, when transcribed is ?-(u)-JOL CHA:K, translated "?-headed CHAAK", Martin & Grube 2008, p.42.
  2. Martin & Grube 2008, p.42.