Unen Bahlam Explained

Unen Bahlam
Queen of Tikal
Reign:	c.317
Predecessor:	Sihyaj Chan K'awiil I
Successor:	K'inich Muwaan Jol

Unen Bahlam^[1] (fl. c. 317) was a queen regnant of the Maya city-state of Tikal. Although generally assumed to be female, the sex of this ruler has been contested and is not fully confirmed.^[2]

References

• Book: Martin, Simon. Simon Martin (Mayanist). Nikolai Grube. Nikolai Grube. 2008. Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya. London and New York. Thames & Hudson. 2nd. 9780500287262. 191753193.

Notes and References

1. The ruler's name, when transcribed is UNEN[BAHLAM], translated "Baby Jaguar", Martin & Grube 2008, p.27.
2. Martin & Grube 2008, p.27.