K'an_Ahk_II

Kʼan Ahk II

Kʼan Ahk II

King of Piedras Negras

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]

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Nothing is known of this king except that one of his lieutenants, a yajawte' ("lord of the tree"), was captured by Yaxchilan ruler Bird Jaguar II, probably in AD 478, as recorded at Yaxchilan.

His successor was Turtle Tooth.

Notes

  1. [1]
    O'Neil, Megan (2014). Engaging Ancient Maya Sculpture at Piedras Negras, Guatemala. University of Oklahoma Press. p. 9. ISBN 9780806188362.
  2. [2]
    Piedras Negras Ruler B
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