Nuun Ujol Chaak

Nuun Ujol Chaak[N 1] also known as Shield Skull and Nun Bak Chak (born before 657-c.679CE), was an ajaw of the major Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne before 657 and reigned probably until his death.[1]

Nuun Ujol Chaak
Ajaw of Tikal
Nuun Ujol Chaak's glyph.
Reignbefore 657-c.679
Predecessor24th Ruler
SuccessorJasaw Chan K'awiil I
Bornbefore 657
Diedc.679
IssueJasaw Chan K'awiil I
FatherK'inich Muwaan Jol II?
MotherLady Jaguar Seat
ReligionMaya religion

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
24th Ruler
Ajaw of Tikal
before 657-c.679
Succeeded by
Jasaw Chan K'awiil I


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