Sky Xul was a king (ajaw) of Maya city-state Quiriguá in Guatemala, who ruled from 785 – c. 795.[1]
| Sky Xul | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw | |
| King of Quiriguá | |
| Reign | 15 October 785 – c.795 |
| Predecessor | K'ak' Tiliw Chan Yopaat |
| Successor | Jade Sky |
| Born | Quiriguá |
| Died | c.795 – 800 Quiriguá |
| Issue | Jade Sky (possibly) |
| Father | K'ak' Tiliw Chan Yopaat (possibly) |
| Religion | Maya religion |
Biography
editSky Xul became the reigning lord of Quiriguá, 78 days after the death of K'ak' Tiliw Chan Yopaat, who is thought to have been his father.[2]
His reign lasted from 10 to 15 years and was a period of continued activity. Most of the Maya region cities already were suffering terminal decline, engulfed by the Classic Maya collapse. But in Quiriguá, Sky Xul dedicated three great zoomorph sculptures and two altars, considered marvels of Maya stoneworking. Sky Xul died some time between 795 and 800.[3]
Jade Sky succeeded Sky Xul and was the last ruler of Quiriguá.
Notes
editReferences
edit- Martin, Simon; Nikolai Grube (2000). Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya. London and New York: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 0-500-05103-8. OCLC 47358325.
- Sharer, Robert J.; Loa P. Traxler (2006). The Ancient Maya (6th, fully revised ed.). Stanford, California: Stanford University Press. ISBN 0-8047-4817-9. OCLC 57577446.