Janaab Pakal III.

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Redrawing the attribution of Janaab Pakal III.

Janaab Pakal III. (also Wak Kimi Janaab Pakal or Six Death ) was the last known ruler ( Ajaw ) of the Maya city ​​of Palenque . So far he is only known from a single inscription on a clay pot. This inscription gives the accession to the throne of Janaab Pakal III. for November 13, 799 ( long count 9.18.9.4.4, calendar round 7 K'an 17 Muwan). This is the last known date that has come down from Palenque. The city itself was in final decline at that time. The population decreased and no major construction projects can be proven.

The name Janaab Pakals III. can be seen as a reference to K'inich Janaab Pakal I , the most important ruler of Palenques. However, due to the sparse sources, it cannot be said whether there is a relationship to his dynasty. He also apparently did not have the title of "Holy Lord of Palenque" ( k'uhul B'aakal ajaw ), which is why he could also have been a low-ranking dignitary.

literature

Web links

Commons : Janaab Pakal III.  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. a b Janaab Pakal III. In: Mesoweb Encyclopedia. Retrieved November 13, 2019 .
  2. Peter Matthews: Wak Kimi Janab 'Pakal III. In: Who's who in the Classic Maya World. Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies , March 2, 2006, accessed November 13, 2019 .
predecessor Office successor
K'inich K'uk 'Bahlam II. Ajaw from Palenque
799–?
-