Kʼan Ahk II facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kʼan Ahk II |
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| King of Piedras Negras | |
Ruler B's glyph
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| Predecessor | Piedras Negras Ruler A |
| Successor | Turtle Tooth |
| Father | unknown |
| Mother | unknown |
| Religion | Maya religion |
Kʼan Ahk II, also known as Ruler B, was an ancient Maya king. He ruled the city of Piedras Negras in what is now Guatemala. He was the second known ruler of this city. Kʼan Ahk II became king around the year 478 AD. He followed Ruler A on the throne.
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Who Was Kʼan Ahk II?
Kʼan Ahk II was a king of the Maya civilization. The Maya were an amazing ancient people. They lived in parts of Central America. Piedras Negras was one of their important cities. It had many grand temples and palaces.
What We Know About His Rule
Historians do not know much about King Kʼan Ahk II. We know he was king around 478 AD. Most of what we know comes from ancient Maya writings. These writings are called glyphs. They tell us about important events.
The Capture of a Maya Lord
One important event happened during Kʼan Ahk II's time. A high-ranking official from Piedras Negras was captured. This official was called a yajawte (pronounced "ya-HAW-teh"). This word means "lord of the tree." This person was like a trusted leader or a general.
The capture happened around 478 AD. It was done by the ruler of another Maya city. That city was Yaxchilan. Its ruler was named Bird Jaguar II. We know about this event because it was written down in Yaxchilan. This record helps us understand a little about Kʼan Ahk II's time as king.
After Kʼan Ahk II
After Kʼan Ahk II, the next ruler of Piedras Negras was Turtle Tooth.
