Kʼan Ahk II

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]

Kʼan Ahk II
King of Piedras Negras
Ruler B's glyph
PredecessorPiedras Negras Ruler A
SuccessorTurtle Tooth
Fatherunknown
Motherunknown
ReligionMaya religion

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