Nuun Ujol Chaak
| Nuun Ujol Chaak | |
|---|---|
| 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
- ^ 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.