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Yuknoom Tiʼ Chan
Ajaw
King of Calakmul
Reign c.619
Predecessor Scroll Serpent
Successor Tajoom Uk'ab K'ahk'
Born Calakmul
Died c.619?
Calakmul
Father Scroll Serpent
Mother Lady Scroll-in-Hand
Religion Maya religion

Yuknoom Tiʼ Chan was a king of the ancient Maya Kaan kingdom. He ruled around the year 619.

Who Was Yuknoom Tiʼ Chan?

We don't know much about King Yuknoom Tiʼ Chan. Most of what we know comes from a single ancient stone carving. This carving tells us a little about his time as king.

A Glimpse into His Reign

The carving mentions that King Yuknoom Tiʼ Chan oversaw an event in 619. This event involved Kʼan II, who was the ruler of Caracol. Unfortunately, the details of this event are no longer clear on the stone. This means we can't read exactly what happened.

Despite the limited information, this carving helps us understand that Yuknoom Tiʼ Chan was an important ruler. He played a role in the political life of the Maya world during his time.

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