Kʼukʼ Bahlam I
Ajaw
Kʼukʼ Bahlam I | |
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Ajaw | |
King of Palenque | |
Reign | 20 March 431 – 435 |
Predecessor | None |
Successor | "Casper" |
Born | 30 March 397 |
Died | 435(435-00-00) (aged 37–38) Palenque |
Issue | "Casper" |
Religion | Maya religion |
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Kʼukʼ Bahlam I,[N 1] also known as Kuk and Bahlum Kʼukʼ, (March 30, 397 – 435?), was a founder and ajaw of the ruling dynasty at the Maya city of Palenque. He founded the dynasty on March 10, 431.[N 2][1]
Depiction
One stone censer stand portrays one of the Palenque kings named Kʼukʼ Bahlam, as the subject can be identified by a quetzal (kʼuk') headdress and jaguar (bahlam) ears.[2]
Notes
- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is KʼUKʼ[BAHLAM], translated "Quetzal Jaguar".
- ^ These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Born: 8.18.0.13.6 5 Kimi 14 Kʼayab and Acceded: 8.19.15.3.4 1 Kʼan 2 Kʼayab.
Sources
Regnal titles | ||
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Preceded by New creation | Ajaw of Palenque March 10, 431-435? | Succeeded by "Casper" |
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Rulers of Palenque
- ?-Muwaan Mat
- Uk'ix Chan
- Casper
- K'uk' Bahlam I
- Casper
- B'utz Aj Sak Chiik
- Ahkal Mo' Nahb I
- K'an Joy Chitam I
- Ahkal Mo' Nahb II
- Kan Bahlam I
- Yohl Ik'nal
- Ajen Yohl Mat
- Janahb Pakal (uncertain)
- Sak K'uk'
- Kʼinich Janaab Pakal I
- K'inich Kan Bahlam II
- K'inich K'an Joy Chitam II
- K'inich Ahkal Mo' Nahb III
- Kʼinich Janaab Pakal II
- K'inich Kan Bahlam III
- K'inich K'uk' Bahlam II
- Janaab Pakal III