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His one known monument, Stela 21 of 702, 'shows a king accompanied by a dwarf and a bound captive,' but the patron's name 'is entirely missing.' A tantalising 692 inscription in the nearby Naj Tunich cave, naming a Caracol aristocrat called Tz'ayaj K'ahk', provides a possible but uncertain candidate for this figure. [11]
There may have been precedent for this at Caracol in the case of Yajaw Teʼ Kʼinich II and Knot Ajaw. It is not known if Kʼahkʼ Ujol Kʼinich II was a son of Kʼan. [1] The stucco text from Structure B-16-sub of the Caana platform records a "star war" attack on Oxwitzaʼ, the Caracol capital, by the 37th Ruler of Naranjo. The text goes on to ...
] ("Fire-headed Sun God" [1]) was a king of Maya city of Caracol in Belize, [2] named after the Sun deity called Kinich Ahau. He is also known as Ruler I and Smoking Skull I. He reigned c. AD 470. [3] His wife was probably Lady of Xultun and his son was likely king Yajaw Teʼ Kʼinich I. [4]
Pages in category "Kings of Caracol" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The Maya kings also offered their own blood to the gods. The rulers were also expected to have a good mind to solve problems that the city might be facing, including war and food crises. Maya kings were expected to ensure the gods received the prayers, praise and attention they deserved and to reinforce their divine lineage. [1]
Kʼan was a son of the king Yajaw Teʼ Kʼinich I, who was maybe a son of Kʼahkʼ Ujol Kʼinich I and Lady of Xultun.. His monuments are Stela 16 and Altar 14. Because it was carved in slate rather than limestone, Stela 15 survives only in fragments, but it seems to record this ruler's accession and states that it took place under the auspices of a higher authority; because so little of the ...
Knot Ajaw (also known as "Saak Ti' Huun") was the eldest son of the king Yajaw Te' K'inich II. His mother was Lady 1 of Caracol. His stepmother was Lady Batz' Ek' and his half-brother was K'an II. Grandparents of Knot Ajaw were K'an I and Lady K'al K'inich (named after the Sun god). [1] He was born on November 28, 575.
Caracol is a large ancient Maya archaeological site, ... full Maya ritual complex present at Caracol ... 2008 Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens, 2nd edition. ...