Kʼan Ahk II
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| Kʼan Ahk II | |
|---|---|
| King of Piedras Negras | |
 Ruler B's glyph | |
| Predecessor | Piedras Negras Ruler A |
| Successor | Turtle Tooth |
| Father | unknown |
| Mother | unknown |
| Religion | Maya religion |
Kʼan Ahk II,[1] also known as Ruler B was the second ruler of that Mayan city in Guatemala. He was a successor of Ruler A. He reigned c. 478.[2]
Nothing is known of this king except that one of his lieutenants, a yajawte' ("lord of the tree"), was captured by Yaxchilan ruler , probably in AD 478, as recorded at Yaxchilan.
His successor was Turtle Tooth.
Notes[]
- ^ O'Neil, Megan (2014). Engaging Ancient Maya Sculpture at Piedras Negras, Guatemala. University of Oklahoma Press. p. 9. ISBN 9780806188362.
- ^ Piedras Negras Ruler B
Categories:
- Kings of Piedras Negras
- 5th century in the Maya civilization
- 5th-century monarchs in North America