Tuun Kʼabʼ Hix facts for kids
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Tuun Kʼabʼ Hix
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Detail of a wall painting in Calakmul, probably depicting a king
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| Title | King of Kaan |
| Spouse(s) | Ix Ekʼ Naah |
| Children | Daughter |
Tuun Kʼabʼ Hix (also known as Cu Ix, Ku Ix, or Kʼaltuun Hix) was an important ancient Maya king. His name means "Bound-Stone Jaguar". He was a ruler, or Ajaw, of the powerful Kaan Kingdom.
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The Reign of Tuun Kʼabʼ Hix
Tuun Kʼabʼ Hix ruled for many years, from 520 AD to 546 AD. We know about him mostly from writings found in other ancient Maya cities.
Important Records of His Rule
- A stone carving, called a lintel, at the city of Yaxchilan tells us about a victory. It mentions a person from the Kaan Kingdom being captured in 537 AD. This person might have been a high-ranking official or even a woman.
- A large stone monument, called Stela 25, found in the city of Naranjo also mentions Tuun Kʼabʼ Hix. It says that a new ruler, Aj Wosal Chan Kʼinich, took power in Naranjo in 546 AD, with the support of Tuun Kʼabʼ Hix.
Kaan Kingdom's Power
During Tuun Kʼabʼ Hix's time, the Kaan Kingdom was becoming very strong. It was spreading its influence across the southern Maya lowlands. This led to a big competition for power with its main rival, the city of Tikal.
It was likely during Tuun Kʼabʼ Hix's reign that a ruler from the city of El Resbalón agreed to be a vassal of Kaan. This means El Resbalón became a smaller kingdom under the control of the Kaan Kingdom. This happened in 529 AD, according to ancient writings found on a stairway in El Resbalón.
Tuun Kʼabʼ Hix's Family
Tuun Kʼabʼ Hix was married to a queen named Ix Ekʼ Naah. Her name means "Lady Star House".
In 520 AD, their daughter traveled to the city of La Corona. She went there to marry a lord, or ruler, of that city. This kind of marriage helped create strong alliances between different Maya kingdoms.
Tuun Kʼabʼ Hix's mother-in-law was a powerful woman known as Lady Bʼakabʼ.
