Itzam K'an Ahk I

Itzam K'an Ahk I
King of Piedras Negras

Itzam K'an Ahk I's glyph
Reign 639-686
Predecessor K'inich Yo'nal Ahk I
Successor K'inich Yo'nal Ahk II
Born May 22, 626
Died November 15, 686
Consort Lady White Bird
Father K'inich Yo'nal Ahk I
Mother Lady Bird Headdress
Religion Maya religion

Itzam K'an Ahk I (May 22, 626 - November 15, 686) was a king of Maya city Piedras Negras in Guatemala. He had many monuments.

He is also called Ruler 2. He reigned 639-686, as a successor of his father.[1]

Biography

Birth

Itzam K'an Ahk I was born on May 22, 626. His parents were king K'inich Yo'nal Ahk I and Lady Bird Headdress.[1]

Reign

He acceded in on April 12, 639.[2] He was just a boy when he became a king.

Among his military achievements was a victory over Santa Elena in 662, when he was in his thirties. He recorded another victory in 669.

He received a number of ko'haw helmets, a type of plated headdress associated with Teotihuacan.[1]

Death

He died on November 15, 686.[1]

Family

Itzam K'an Ahk I's wife was Lady White Bird. They were parents of his successor, K'inich Yo'nal Ahk II, who was a father of Lady Huntan Ahk.[1]

Notes

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