Nuun Ujol Chaak

Nuun Ujol Chaak
Ajaw
King of Tikal
Reignbefore 657-c.679
Predecessor24th Ruler
SuccessorJasaw Chan Kʼawiil I
Bornbefore 657
Tikal
Diedc.679
Tikal
SpouseLady Jaguar Seat
IssueJasaw Chan Kʼawiil I
FatherKʼinich Muwaan Jol II
ReligionMaya religion
SignatureNuun Ujol Chaak's 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

  1. ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is ?-(u)-JOL CHA:K, translated "?-headed CHAAK", Martin & Grube 2008, p.42.

Footnotes

  1. ^ 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.
Regnal titles
Preceded by Ajaw of Tikal
before 657–c.679 		Succeeded by


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