| Kʼan Chitam | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw | |
Kʼan Chitam's portrait in Stela 13 | |
| King of Tikal | |
| Reign | 8 August 458 - 486? |
| Predecessor | Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II |
| Successor | Chak Tok Ichʼaak II |
| Born | 26 November 415 Tikal |
| Died | 486? Tikal |
| Spouse | Lady Tzutz Nik of Naranjo |
| Issue | Chak Tok Ichʼaak II |
| Father | Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II |
| Mother | Lady Ahiin |
| Religion | Maya religion |
| Signature | |
Kʼan Chitam, also known as Kan Boar and Kʼan Ak (November 26, 415? – 486?), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne on 8 August 458. He was son of Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II and Lady Ahiin. He married Lady Tzutz Nik, daughter of Tzik'in Bahlam, ruler of Naranjo. The monuments associated with Kʼan Chitam are Stelae 2?, 9, 13 and 40.
Notes
- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is (KʼAN)CHITAM?, translated "Precious/Yellow Peccary", Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.
- ^ These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Birth: 8.18.19.12.1 8 Imix 14 Sak and Accession: 9.1.2.17.17 4 Kaban 15 Xul, Martin & Grube 2008, p.37.
Footnotes
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.
