Yax Nuun Ahiin II explained

Yax Nuun Ahiin II
Ajaw
Reign:25 December 768 - c.794
Succession:King of Tikal
Predecessor:28th Ruler
Successor:Nuun Ujol K'inich
Father:Yik'in Chan K'awiil
Birth Date:before 768
Birth Place:Tikal
Death Date:c.794
Death Place:Tikal
Religion:Maya religion
Signature:Yax Nuun Ahiin II.svg

Yax Nuun Ahiin II[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.[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.[3] [4]

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Notes and References

  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.
  3. Martin & Grube 2008, p.51.
  4. Sharer & Traxler 2006, p.313.