Kʼinich Yoʼnal Ahk II

Kʼinich Yoʼnal Ahk II (born December 29, 664), also known as Ruler 3, was the ajaw (king) of Piedras Negras, a Maya city in Guatemala. He reigned from January 2, 687, until 729.

Kʼinich Yoʼnal Ahk II
Ajaw
Kʼinich Yoʼnal Ahk II's portrait in Stela 6
King of Piedras Negras
ReignJanuary 2, 687 - 729
PredecessorItzam Kʼan Ahk I
SuccessorItzam Kʼan Ahk II
Born29 December 664
Piedras Negras
Died729(729-00-00) (aged 64–65)
Piedras Negras
ConsortLady K'atun Ajaw of Namaan
IssueLady Juntan Ahk
FatherItzam Kʼan Ahk I
MotherLady White Bird
ReligionMaya religion
Signature

Because his monuments were used in the pioneering historical research of Tatiana Proskouriakoff, his history has been better-studied than many other Maya kings.

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