Ah Suytok Tutul Xiu facts for kids

Ah Suytok Tutul Xiu was an important leader of the ancient Maya people. He was a spiritual leader for the Tutul-Xiu group. He is famous for founding the city of Uxmal in the 7th century.

Ah Suytok Tutul Xiu came from a place called Nonohual. We don't know exactly where Nonohual was. It might have been in the Peten area. It could also have been another name for Potonchán in Tabasco or Tula. He also had a special nickname, "Hun Uitzil Chac." In the Mayan language, this means 'the only mountain of Chac.'

Founding the City of Uxmal

Ancient Mayan books, called the Chilam Balam, tell us about Ah Suytok Tutul Xiu. These books are like historical records for the Maya.

• The Chilam Balam of Tizimín says he founded Uxmal in the year 669.
• However, the Chilam Balam of Mani says he founded it earlier, in the year 620.

Even with these different dates, Ah Suytok Tutul Xiu is always given credit for starting the city of Uxmal. It was a very important city for the Maya.

Uxmal and the League of Mayapan

Many years later, about three centuries after Uxmal was founded, the Tutul Xiu family became part of a powerful group. This group was called the League of Mayapan. This league was a major political alliance among different Mayan cities.

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In Spanish: Ah Suytok Tutul Xiu para niños