Butz'aj Sak Chiik
Butz'aj Sak Chiik (born November 14, 459 , † probably 501 ) was a ruler ( Ajaw ) of the Maya city of Palenque . He ruled from July 28, 487 until his death.
Origin and family
Butz'aj Sak Chiik was born on November 14, 459 ( long count 9.1.4.5.0, calendar round 12 Ahaw 13 Sak). Nothing is known about his family relationship with his predecessor Casper II . His successor Ahkal Mo 'Nahb I. could have been his brother.
Reign
He ascended the throne on July 28, 487 (9.2.12.6.18, 3 Etz'nab 11 Xul). A tablet from Temple XVII in Palenque, which was made in the 7th century, mentions the founding of Lakamha (the Maya name Palenques) for his reign. The inscription should be understood to mean that Butz'aj Sak Chiik moved the mansion from Toktahn , a previously unidentified place with which his predecessors were in contact, to Palenque. The tablet also mentions Ahkal Mo 'Nahb I in the same context, which indicates that he already had considerable power during the rule of his presumed brother, possibly even ruling together with him. After the death of Butz'aj Sak Chiik in 501 he took sole control.
literature
- Simon Martin / Nikolai Grube : Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens. Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya. Thames & Hudson, 2nd ed., London 2008, ISBN 978-0-500-28726-2 , p. 157.
- Joel Skidmore: The Rulers of Palenque . Mesoweb, 5th ed., 2010, pp. 18–19 ( PDF; 9.1 MB ).
- David Stuart , George Stuart : Palenque. Eternal City of the Maya. Thames & Hudson, London 2008, ISBN 978-0-50-00-5156-6 , pp. 115-116.
Web links
- Peter Matthews: Who's who in the Classic Maya World
- Butz'aj Sak Chiik in the Mesoweb Encyclopedia (English)
Individual evidence
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Casper II. |
Ajaw from Palenque 487-501 |
Ahkal Mo 'Nahb I. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Butz'aj Sak Chiik |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Manic |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Ruler of the Maya city of Palenque (487–501) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 14, 459 |
| DATE OF DEATH | at 501 |