Yaxchilan rulers facts for kids
Rulers of Yaxchilan were leaders of the Maya civilization polity of Yaxchilan during its existence as a prominent city-state. The first high king (ajaw) was Yat Balam in the year 320. The dynasty probably ended in the late 9th century with the decline of Yaxchilan. The greatest of the high kings were Itzamnaaj B'alam II (commonly called Shield Jaguar) and his son Yaxun B'alam IV (commonly called Bird Jaguar).
Known rulers
All dates AD.
| Name (or nickname) | Ruled |
|---|---|
| Yopaat B'alam I | 359–? |
| Itzamnaaj B'alam I ("Shield Jaguar I") | ?–? |
| Bird Jaguar I | 378–389 |
| Yax Deer-Antler Skull | 389–c.402 |
| Ruler 5 | c.402–? |
| K'inich Tatb'u Skull I | ?–? |
| Moon Skull | -454–467 |
| Bird Jaguar II | 467–? |
| Knot-eye Jaguar I | -508–c.518 |
| K'inich Tatb'u Skull II | 526–537+ |
| Knot-eye Jaguar II | -526+ |
| Bird Jaguar III | 629–669+ |
| Itzamnaaj B'alam II ("Shield Jaguar II") | 681–742 |
| Yopaat B'alam II | -749+ |
| Yaxun B'alam IV | 752–768 |
| Itzamnaaj B'alam III ("Shield Jaguar III") | 769–800+ |
| K'inich Tatb'u Skull III | -808+ |
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