Tajal Chan Ahk

Tajal Chan Ahk was an 8th-century ruler of the Maya city Cancuén, whose rule lasted from 757 to c. 799.

Tajal Chan Ahk
Ajaw
Detail of the portrait of the ruler, on Panel 3
King of Cancuén
Reign	22 October 757–799
Successor	Kan Maax
Born	12 April 742 Cancuén
Died	799(799-00-00) (aged 56–57) Cancuén
Issue	Kan Maax
Religion	Maya religion

He built the city's palace in 770.

References

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