Nuun Ujol Chaak Explained

Nuun Ujol Chaak
Ajaw
Succession:King of Tikal
Reign:before 657-c.679
Predecessor:24th Ruler
Successor:Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil I
Spouse:Lady Jaguar Seat
Issue:Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil I
Father:Kʼinich 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.679), 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.