Nuun Ujol Chaak
Appearance
Nuun Ujol Chaak | |
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Ajaw | |
King of Tikal | |
Reign | before 657-c.679 |
Predecessor | 24th Ruler |
Successor | Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil I |
Born | before 657 Tikal |
Died | c.679 Tikal |
Spouse | Lady Jaguar Seat |
Issue | Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil I |
Father | Kʼinich Muwaan Jol II |
Religion | Maya religion |
Signature |
Nuun Ujol Chaak[N 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.[1]
Notes
[edit]- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is ?-(u)-JOL CHA:K, translated "?-headed CHAAK", Martin & Grube 2008, p.42.
Footnotes
[edit]- ^ Martin & Grube 2008, p.42.
References
[edit]- Martin, Simon; Nikolai Grube (2008). Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya (2nd ed.). London and New York: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 9780500287262. OCLC 191753193.