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Yax Nuun Ahiin I
Ruler of the Mayan city of Tikal from 379 to c. 404 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yax Nuun Ahiin I, also known as Curl Snout and Curl Nose (died 17 June 404?), was a 4th-century ruler of the Maya city of Tikal. His name, when transcribed, is YAX-?-AH:N, translated "First ? Crocodile". He took the throne on 12 September 379 and reigned until his death.[N 1][1] He is referred to by the Mayan title ajaw, meaning lord.
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Yax Nuun Ahiin I | |
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Ajaw | |
![]() Yax Nuun Ahiin I's portrait on Stela 4 | |
King of Tikal | |
Reign | 12 September 379 – 17 June 404 |
Predecessor | Chak Tok Ichʼaak I |
Successor | Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II |
Born | Teotihuacan? |
Died | 17 June 404 Tikal |
Burial | Temple 34 (Burial 10) |
Spouse | Lady K'inich |
Issue | Sihyaj Chan K'awiil II |
Father | Spearthrower Owl |
Religion | Maya religion |
Signature | ![]() |
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