Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II |
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Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II on tablet from the Temple XVII.
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| King of Palenque | |
| Reign | 10 January 684 – 20 February 702 |
| Predecessor | Kʼinich Janaab Pakal I |
| Successor | Kʼinich Kʼan Joy Chitam II |
| Born | 20 May 635 Palenque |
| Died | 16 February 702 (aged 66) Palenque |
| Burial | Palenque |
| Father | Kʼinich Janaab Pakal I |
| Mother | Lady Tzʼakbu Ajaw of Tortuguero |
| Religion | Maya religion |
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Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II (born May 635, died February 702) was a powerful ruler, known as an ajaw (king), of the ancient Maya city of Palenque. He is also sometimes called Chan Bahlum II. He became king in January 684, after his father, Kʼinich Janaab Pakal I, passed away. Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II ruled Palenque until his own death in 702.
Life and Rule of Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II
Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II continued the important work started by his father. His father had begun to make Palenque even more beautiful with amazing art and buildings. Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II kept this project going.
His most famous addition to the city was the Temple of the Cross. This temple is a very important part of the larger Temple of the Cross Complex. It shows how skilled the Maya people were at building and art.
After Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II died, his younger brother, Kʼinich Kʼan Joy Chitam II, became the next ruler of Palenque. Another brother was likely named Tiwol Chan Mat.
Important Maya Monuments
Many ancient stone carvings and texts tell us about Kʼinich Kan Bahlam II. These include:
- Tablets and decorations from the Temples of the Cross, Sun, and Foliated Cross.
- Tablets and the front of the Temple of the Inscriptions.
- A panel from Temple 17.
- The Death's Head carving.
- The Jonuta Panel.
- The Temple of the Cross Stela (a tall, carved stone slab).
These monuments help historians learn about the Maya kings and their achievements.
See also
In Spanish: K'inich Kan Balam II para niños
