Itzam Kʼan Ahk II
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Itzam Kʼan Ahk II, also known as Ruler 4, was an ajaw of Piedras Negras, an ancient Maya settlement in Guatemala. He ruled during the Late Classic Period, from 729 to 757 AD. Itzam Kʼan Ahk II ascende
Panel 3 from Piedras Negras, which shows—among other things—Itzam Kʼan Ahk II lecturing visiting dignitaries on the superiority of Piedras Negras. Despite depicting Itzam Kʼan Ahk II, the panel was erected by Kʼinich Yat Ahk II.
There are substantial similarities between Pyramid O-13 and the Temple of Inscriptions at Palenque (pictured), seeming to suggest a relationship between the two sites.
MA D293 Maya stone carving from Copan
Maya monarchs
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Maya monarchs, also known as Maya kings and queens, were the centers of power for the Maya civilization. Each Maya city-state was controlled by a dynasty of kings. The position of king was usually inh
Estela 1 de La Amelia , museu Nacional d'Arqueologia i Etnologia, Guatemala
Bonampak Estela 1
Funerary Mask of Yuknoom Ch'een II ... Calakmul, Late Classic
Mascara de calakmul