Nuun Ujol Chaak
Nuun Ujol Chaak | |
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Ajaw | |
King of Tikal | |
Reign | before 657-c.679 |
Predecessor | 24th Ruler |
Successor | Jasaw Chan K'awiil I |
Born | before 657 Tikal |
Died | c.679 Tikal |
Issue | Jasaw Chan K'awiil I |
Father | |
Mother | Lady Jaguar Seat |
Religion | Maya religion |
Signature |
Nuun Ujol Chaak[N 1] also known as Shield Skull and Nun Bak Chak (born before 657-c.679CE), was an ajaw of the major Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne before 657 and reigned probably until his death.[1]
Notes[]
- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is ?-(u)-JOL CHA:K, translated "?-headed CHAAK", Martin & Grube 2008, p.42.
Footnotes[]
- ^ Martin & Grube 2008, p.42.
References[]
- 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.
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- Rulers of Tikal
- 7th century in the Maya civilization
- 7th-century monarchs in North America
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