Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I,[N 1] also known as Chaacal and Akul Anab I, (July 5, 465 – November 29, 524), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Palenque. He ruled from June 5, 501 AD to his death.[N 2][1]
| Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw | |
| King of Palenque | |
| Reign | 3 June 501 – 29 November 524 |
| Predecessor | Bʼutz Aj Sak Chiik |
| Successor | Interregnum Title next held by Kʼan Joy Chitam I (529) |
| Born | 5 July 465 Palenque |
| Died | 29 November 524 (aged 59) Palenque |
| Issue | Kʼan Joy Chitam I (possibly) |
| Father | "Casper" (possibly) |
| Religion | Maya religion |
| Signature |  |
Family
editAhkal Moʼ Nahb I is the earliest recorded ruler of Palenque whose exact dates of birth, accession and death have been verified. He was possibly the younger brother of his immediate predecessor, Bʼutz Aj Sak Chiik.[1] For unknown reasons Ahkal Moʼ Nahbʼ is mentioned several times in official narratives left by Pacal the Great, who ruled Palenque a century later. It is believed Pacal considered Ahkal Moʼ Naabʼ I a particularly important historical figure or his ancestor.[2]
Notes
edit- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is a-ku-AL MOʼNA꞉B, translated "Turtle Macaw Lake?".
- ^ These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Born: 9.1.10.0.0 5 Ajaw 3 Sek, Acceded: 9.3.6.7.17 5 Kaban 0 Sotzʼ and Died: 9.4.10.4.17 5 Kaban 5 Mak.
Sources
edit- ^ a b Skidmore, Joel (2010). The Rulers of Palenque (PDF) (Fifth ed.). Mesoweb Publications. p. 20. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
- ^ Skidmore, Joel (2010). The Rulers of Palenque (PDF) (Fifth ed.). Mesoweb Publications. p. 24. Retrieved 12 October 2015.